2008 Opel Corsa vs. 2002 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2008 Opel Corsa is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Smart ForFour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Smart ForFour would be higher. 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 Corsa weights approximately 224 kg more than 2002 Smart ForFour.
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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForFour. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Opel Corsa | 2002 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Opel | Smart |
| Model | Corsa | ForFour |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 94 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 10.8 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 | 1194 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 47 L |
