2007 Opel Corsa vs. 2007 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2007 Opel Corsa and 2007 Toyota RAV4 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 RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota RAV4 (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Opel Corsa. (106 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 220 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.
Because 2007 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota RAV4 will offer significantly more control. 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 RAV4 (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Corsa. (161 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota RAV4 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 RAV4 | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Corsa | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 82.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 57 L |
