2007 Opel Corsa vs. 2007 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2007 Opel Corsa and 2007 Toyota Highlander were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Highlander (268 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2007 Opel Corsa. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 111 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 Highlander (287 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Corsa. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Highlander 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 Highlander | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Corsa | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 3311 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 65 L |
