1978 Honda Accord vs. 1983 Opel Corsa
To start off, 1983 Opel Corsa is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1983 Opel Corsa. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Honda Accord weights approximately 166 kg more than 1983 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1978 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Corsa. (68 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 1983 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Accord | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
