2007 Opel Corsa vs. 2007 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2007 Opel Corsa and 2007 Peugeot 407 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,230 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 407 (156 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2007 Opel Corsa. (106 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 435 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 Peugeot 407 (218 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Corsa. (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Opel Corsa | 2007 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Corsa | 407 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 66 L |
