2008 Opel Corsa vs. 2008 Toyota Sienna

To start off, both 2008 Opel Corsa and 2008 Toyota Sienna were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2008 Opel Corsa. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 773 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Toyota Sienna 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 Toyota Sienna 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 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa. 2008 Toyota Sienna 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 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Opel Corsa 2008 Toyota Sienna
Make Opel Toyota
Model Corsa Sienna
Year Released 2008 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1363 cc 3456 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 89 HP 266 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 125 Nm 332 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4700 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1165 kg 1938 kg
Vehicle Length 4010 mm 5110 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1970 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 3040 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.9 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 44 L 76 L


 

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