2008 Hyundai Accent vs. 2009 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2009 Opel Corsa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Hyundai Accent. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Hyundai Accent would be higher. 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. 2009 Opel Corsa weights approximately 42 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Accent.
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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Accent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Corsa. 2008 Hyundai Accent has automatic transmission and 2009 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2009 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Hyundai Accent will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Hyundai Accent | 2009 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Hyundai | Opel |
Model | Accent | Corsa |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 87 HP |
Torque | 145 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 46 L |