2008 Opel Corsa vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2008 Opel Corsa and 2008 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg (1,153 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1038 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Opel Corsa | 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
| Model | Corsa | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 4921 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 350 HP |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 1153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 234 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2860 mm |
