2008 Opel Corsa vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 336 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Because 2009 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Opel Corsa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa. 2009 Porsche 911 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. 2009 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Opel Corsa | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Corsa | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 350 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |
