1979 Honda Prelude vs. 2012 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2012 Opel Corsa is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Prelude (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2012 Opel Corsa. (88 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Opel Corsa weights approximately 340 kg more than 1979 Honda Prelude.
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 Prelude (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Prelude | 2012 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Prelude | Corsa |
Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |