1984 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2004 Opel Corsa is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2004 Opel Corsa. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Corsa weights approximately 275 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
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, 1984 Honda Civic (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Corsa. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Civic | 2004 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Corsa |
Year Released | 1984 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 73.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 44 L |