2011 Opel Corsa vs. 2010 Fiat Croma

To start off, 2011 Opel Corsa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Fiat Croma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Fiat Croma would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Fiat Croma (146 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2011 Opel Corsa. (88 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Fiat Croma should accelerate faster than 2011 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Opel Corsa weights approximately 290 kg more than 2010 Fiat Croma.

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 Fiat Croma (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Opel Corsa. 2010 Fiat Croma has automatic transmission and 2011 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2011 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Fiat Croma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Opel Corsa 2010 Fiat Croma
Make Opel Fiat
Model Corsa Croma
Year Released 2011 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1398 cc 2198 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 88 HP 146 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 112 Nm 203 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 18.3:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 166 km/hour 205 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 12 seconds 10.7 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1230 kg 940 kg
Vehicle Length 3830 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 1410 mm 1600 mm
Vehicle Height 1960 mm 1780 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.8 L/100km 9.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 62 L


 

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