2008 Opel Corsa vs. 2008 Porsche Cayman
To start off, both 2008 Opel Corsa and 2008 Porsche Cayman were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 106 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Because 2008 Porsche Cayman is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Porsche Cayman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Opel Corsa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche Cayman (273 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Opel Corsa | 2008 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Corsa | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 242 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 253 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |
