2007 Opel Corsa vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2007 Opel Corsa and 2007 Toyota Yaris were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Corsa (89 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (69 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Corsa weights approximately 130 kg more than 2007 Toyota Yaris. 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 Corsa (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Opel Corsa | 2007 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Corsa | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.6 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 15.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 42 L |
