2008 Nissan Versa vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Versa 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Versa is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Versa weights approximately 60 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 Nissan Versa (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (139 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Versa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Versa | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Versa | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
