2009 BMW 316 vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2009 BMW 316 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 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 316 weights approximately 126 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Because 2009 BMW 316 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 BMW 316. 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, 2008 Opel Corsa (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 316. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 316 | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 316 | Corsa |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 150 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 45 L |