2008 Opel Corsa vs. 2010 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2010 Nissan Altima 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Altima weights approximately 554 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 Nissan Altima (219 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Opel Corsa | 2010 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Opel | Nissan |
Model | Corsa | Altima |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 158 HP |
Torque | 115 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1574 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4844 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 76 L |