1980 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2005 Opel Corsa is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Opel Corsa. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Corsa weights approximately 45 kg more than 1980 Honda Accord.
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, 1980 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Corsa. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1980 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Honda Accord | 2005 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Accord | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 44 L |
