2010 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2010 Opel Corsa

To start off, both 2010 Buick LaCrosse and 2010 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick LaCrosse (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2010 Opel Corsa. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2010 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 Buick LaCrosse (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Opel Corsa. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Opel Corsa. 2010 Buick LaCrosse has automatic transmission and 2010 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2010 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Buick LaCrosse will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Buick LaCrosse 2010 Opel Corsa
Make Buick Opel
Model LaCrosse Corsa
Year Released 2010 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2400 cc 1364 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 182 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 6700 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 233 Nm 125 Nm
Torque RPM 4900 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 5001 mm 4010 mm
Vehicle Width 1857 mm 1500 mm
Vehicle Height 1504 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase Size 2837 mm 2520 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 45 L


 

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