1980 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2007 Opel Corsa is newer by 27 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 1,601 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Corsa (89 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1980 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Corsa weights approximately 90 kg more than 1980 Honda Accord. 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, 1980 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Honda Accord | 2007 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Accord | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1601 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
