2007 Opel Corsa vs. 2007 Toyota Avensis

To start off, both 2007 Opel Corsa and 2007 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avensis (115 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2007 Opel Corsa. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 430 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 Toyota Avensis (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Corsa. (165 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Corsa.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Opel Corsa 2007 Toyota Avensis
Make Opel Toyota
Model Corsa Avensis
Year Released 2007 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1686 cc 1995 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 74 HP 115 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 165 Nm 250 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 1800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79 mm 82.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 94 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.4:1 18.6:1
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Top Speed 150 km/hour 180 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 15.1 seconds 12.5 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1170 kg 1600 kg
Vehicle Length 3850 mm 4660 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1680 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.7 L/100km 6.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 60 L


 

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