1981 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2010 Opel Corsa is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Opel Corsa (88 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1981 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Opel Corsa weights approximately 270 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Honda Accord (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Honda Accord | 2010 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Accord | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2500 mm |
