2008 Opel Corsa vs. 2008 Lancia Ypsilon
To start off, both 2008 Opel Corsa and 2008 Lancia Ypsilon were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lancia Ypsilon weights approximately 35 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 Lancia Ypsilon (129 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Lancia Ypsilon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa. 2008 Lancia Ypsilon has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Lancia Ypsilon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Opel Corsa | 2008 Lancia Ypsilon | |
Make | Opel | Lancia |
Model | Corsa | Ypsilon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 94 HP |
Torque | 112 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.6 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 47 L |