2008 Opel Corsa vs. 2007 Volvo S60
To start off, 2008 Opel Corsa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volvo S60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volvo S60 would be higher. At 2,520 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo S60 weights approximately 404 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, 2007 Volvo S60 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Opel Corsa | 2007 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Opel | Volvo |
Model | Corsa | S60 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 2520 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 207 HP |
Torque | 165 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.4 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1534 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |