2008 Opel Corsa vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Opel Corsa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche 911 weights approximately 570 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Because 2007 Porsche 911 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, 2007 Porsche 911 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 505 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Opel Corsa | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Corsa | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 3600 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 473 HP |
Torque | 115 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 310 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 80 L |