2008 Opel Corsa vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2008 Opel Corsa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Forester weights approximately 441 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Because 2007 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Opel Corsa | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Opel | Subaru |
Model | Corsa | Forester |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 163 HP |
Torque | 112 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1461 kg |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |