2008 Hyundai Accent vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Accent and 2008 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Accent is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Accent weights approximately 38 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, 2008 Hyundai Accent (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Accent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Accent | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Hyundai | Opel |
| Model | Accent | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1398 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1058 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 44 L |
