2007 Opel Corsa vs. 2012 Toyota iQ
To start off, 2012 Toyota iQ is newer by 5 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 1,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota iQ (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Opel Corsa. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota iQ should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Corsa weights approximately 215 kg more than 2012 Toyota iQ.
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 (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota iQ. (118 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Opel Corsa | 2012 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Corsa | iQ |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1389 cc | 1329 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 3051 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 32 L |
