2007 Opel Corsa vs. 2010 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2010 Mini Cooper is newer by 3 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Corsa (192 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2010 Mini Cooper. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2010 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mini Cooper weights approximately 42 kg more than 2007 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 (353 Nm @ 1980 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mini Cooper. (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Opel Corsa | 2010 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Opel | Mini |
| Model | Corsa | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1980 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1203 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
