2008 Opel Corsa vs. 2008 Peugeot 307
To start off, both 2008 Opel Corsa and 2008 Peugeot 307 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 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 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 48 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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 307. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 307. 2008 Peugeot 307 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 Peugeot 307 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Opel Corsa | 2008 Peugeot 307 | |
Make | Opel | Peugeot |
Model | Corsa | 307 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1587 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 230 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1980 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1203 kg | 1251 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |