2008 Hyundai Getz vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Getz 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 Getz is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Getz weights approximately 143 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 Getz (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Getz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Getz | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Hyundai | Opel |
| Model | Getz | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 12 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1163 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 44 L |
