2009 Opel Corsa vs. 2009 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2009 Opel Corsa and 2009 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Impreza (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2009 Opel Corsa. (88 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2009 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 403 kg more than 2009 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Opel Corsa | 2009 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Opel | Subaru |
Model | Corsa | Impreza |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |