2008 Opel Corsa vs. 2010 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2010 Ford Fiesta is newer by 2 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 63 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.
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, 2010 Ford Fiesta (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (139 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Opel Corsa | 2010 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Opel | Ford |
Model | Corsa | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1997 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 139 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1137 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |