2008 Opel Corsa vs. 2008 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2008 Opel Corsa and 2008 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Laguna weights approximately 386 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 Renault Laguna (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (139 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Opel Corsa | 2008 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Opel | Renault |
Model | Corsa | Laguna |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1870 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
Torque | 139 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |