2007 Opel Corsa vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2008 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Corsa (192 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Colt. (95 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Corsa weights approximately 133 kg more than 2008 Mitsubishi Colt. 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 (353 Nm @ 1980 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Colt. (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Colt. 2008 Mitsubishi Colt has automatic transmission and 2007 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2007 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mitsubishi Colt will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Opel Corsa | 2008 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Opel | Mitsubishi |
Model | Corsa | Colt |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1980 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1203 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 47 L |