2008 Opel Corsa vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 2008 Opel Corsa is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Corolla 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. 2005 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 51 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Opel Corsa 2005 Toyota Corolla
Make Opel Toyota
Model Corsa Corolla
Year Released 2008 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1686 cc 1598 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 108 HP
Torque 240 Nm 150 Nm
Torque RPM 2300 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79 mm 79 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 81.5 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 179 km/hour 190 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 11.3 seconds 10.5 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1194 kg 1245 kg
Vehicle Length 3830 mm 4390 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1510 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.4 L/100km 7.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 55 L