2008 Opel Astra vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2008 Opel Astra 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 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Astra weights approximately 186 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 Opel Corsa (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Astra. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Opel Astra | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Astra | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.1 seconds | 11.3 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 | 1380 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 45 L |
