2008 Opel Corsa vs. 2006 Pontiac Vibe
To start off, 2008 Opel Corsa is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Pontiac Vibe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Pontiac Vibe would be higher. At 1,786 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac Vibe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Corsa (189 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2006 Pontiac Vibe. (126 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2006 Pontiac Vibe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Pontiac Vibe weights approximately 585 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 (230 Nm @ 1980 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac Vibe. (165 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Pontiac Vibe.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Opel Corsa | 2006 Pontiac Vibe | |
Make | Opel | Pontiac |
Model | Corsa | Vibe |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1786 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1980 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 3.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1203 kg | 1788 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 49 L |