2007 Opel Corsa vs. 2009 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2009 Ford Fiesta is newer by 2 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 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Fiesta (95 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2007 Opel Corsa. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Corsa weights approximately 204 kg more than 2009 Ford Fiesta.
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 (165 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Fiesta. (128 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Fiesta. 2009 Ford Fiesta 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. 2009 Ford Fiesta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Opel Corsa | 2009 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Opel | Ford |
Model | Corsa | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.4 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |