2008 Opel Corsa vs. 2002 Toyota Sienna

To start off, 2008 Opel Corsa is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 685 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, 2002 Toyota Sienna (283 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa. 2002 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Opel Corsa 2002 Toyota Sienna
Make Opel Toyota
Model Corsa Sienna
Year Released 2008 2002
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1398 cc 2995 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 197 HP
Torque 112 Nm 283 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4300 RPM
Engine Bore Size 77.6 mm 87.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 73.4 mm 83 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1020 kg 1705 kg
Vehicle Length 3510 mm 4920 mm
Vehicle Height 1700 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2910 mm


 

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