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 |