2012 Audi A8 vs. 2001 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (372 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 2001 Opel Corsa. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A8 weights approximately 1040 kg more than 2001 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 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, 2012 Audi A8 (444 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Corsa. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi A8 | 2001 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Audi | Opel |
| Model | A8 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 372 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5268 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1948 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3122 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 44 L |
