2007 Opel Corsa vs. 2009 Hyundai i20
To start off, 2009 Hyundai i20 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, 2007 Opel Corsa (101 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai i20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Corsa weights approximately 50 kg more than 2009 Hyundai i20. 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 (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai i20. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai i20. 2009 Hyundai i20 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 Hyundai i20 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Opel Corsa | 2009 Hyundai i20 | |
Make | Opel | Hyundai |
Model | Corsa | i20 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 17:01 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2525 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |