2008 Opel Corsa vs. 2008 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, both 2008 Opel Corsa and 2008 Volkswagen Bora were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Bora (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2008 Opel Corsa. (107 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 273 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.
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 Volkswagen Bora (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Opel Corsa | 2008 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
| Model | Corsa | Bora |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 10.5 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 | 1100 kg | 1373 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
