2007 Opel Corsa vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2008 Opel Corsa 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 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Corsa weights approximately 70 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.
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 (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Opel Corsa | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Opel | Opel |
Model | Corsa | Corsa |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 160 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 77.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 73.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |