2008 Opel Corsa vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2008 Opel Corsa and 2008 Toyota Yaris were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,686 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 Opel Corsa weights approximately 10 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
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 Toyota Yaris (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Opel Corsa | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Corsa | Yaris |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1364 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 165 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 81.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.4 seconds | 13.8 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 | 1130 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |