1979 Honda Accord vs. 1989 Opel Corsa
To start off, 1989 Opel Corsa is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1989 Opel Corsa. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1989 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Honda Accord weights approximately 120 kg more than 1989 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, 1979 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Opel Corsa. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 1989 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Accord | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 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 | 3700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 72.1 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 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
