2007 Opel Corsa vs. 2007 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2007 Opel Corsa and 2007 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Astra (197 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2007 Opel Corsa. (101 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Astra weights approximately 180 kg more than 2007 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Opel Astra (262 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Corsa. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Opel Corsa | 2007 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Corsa | Astra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 52 L |
