2008 Opel Corsa vs. 2008 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2008 Opel Corsa and 2008 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 820 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Because 2008 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Korando will offer significantly more control. 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 SsangYong Korando (213 Nm @ 2860 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Opel Corsa | 2008 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Opel | SsangYong |
| Model | Corsa | Korando |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 141 HP |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2860 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.6 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
