2009 Pontiac Vibe vs. 2011 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2011 Opel Corsa is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Pontiac Vibe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Pontiac Vibe would be higher. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac Vibe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pontiac Vibe (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2011 Opel Corsa. (88 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac Vibe should accelerate faster than 2011 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, 2009 Pontiac Vibe (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Pontiac Vibe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Pontiac Vibe | 2011 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Pontiac | Opel |
Model | Vibe | Corsa |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2362 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 45 L |