2007 Opel Corsa vs. 2007 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2007 Opel Corsa and 2007 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,519 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S40 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2007 Opel Corsa. (87 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo S40 weights approximately 618 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 Volvo S40 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 Volvo S40 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 Volvo S40 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Opel Corsa | 2007 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Opel | Volvo |
| Model | Corsa | S40 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1389 cc | 2519 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.7 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 922 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 58 L |
