2008 Opel Corsa vs. 2005 Toyota Sequoia

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 Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1259 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.

Because 2005 Toyota Sequoia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sequoia will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Toyota Sequoia (427 Nm) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (115 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Opel Corsa 2005 Toyota Sequoia
Make Opel Toyota
Model Corsa Sequoia
Year Released 2008 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1398 cc 4671 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 282 HP
Torque 115 Nm 427 Nm
Engine Bore Size 77.6 mm 94.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 73.4 mm 84 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1020 kg 2279 kg
Vehicle Length 3510 mm 5210 mm
Vehicle Height 1700 mm 1940 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 3010 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.8 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 44 L 99 L


 

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