2011 Toyota Sienna vs. 2012 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2012 Opel Corsa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2012 Opel Corsa. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 535 kg more than 2012 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Toyota Sienna is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna 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, 2011 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Corsa. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Corsa. 2011 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2012 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2012 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Sienna | 2012 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Toyota | Opel |
| Model | Sienna | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2148 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5085 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1811 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 45 L |
