2008 Opel Corsa vs. 2009 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Rexton 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 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 941 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Because 2009 SsangYong Rexton 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, 2009 SsangYong Rexton 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, 2009 SsangYong Rexton (402 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (139 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Opel Corsa | 2009 SsangYong Rexton | |
Make | Opel | SsangYong |
Model | Corsa | Rexton |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2696 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 183 HP |
Torque | 139 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 78 L |