2008 Opel Agila vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Opel Agila is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Corolla (78 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2008 Opel Agila. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Agila.
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 Opel Agila (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (147 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Agila will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Opel Agila | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Agila | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1247 cc | 2184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 50 L |
