2008 Opel Corsa 1.6 OPC vs. 2008 Opel Corsa 1.6 Sport
To start off, both 2008 Opel Corsa 1.6 OPC and 2008 Opel Corsa 1.6 Sport were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2008 Opel Corsa 1.6 OPC and 2008 Opel Corsa 1.6 Sport are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Corsa 1.6 OPC weights approximately 133 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa 1.6 Sport.
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 1.6 OPC (230 Nm @ 1980 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa 1.6 Sport. (139 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Corsa 1.6 OPC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa 1.6 Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Opel Corsa 1.6 OPC | 2008 Opel Corsa 1.6 Sport | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Corsa | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1980 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1203 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
