1988 Honda Civic vs. 1995 Opel Corsa
To start off, 1995 Opel Corsa is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1995 Opel Corsa. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1995 Opel Corsa.
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, 1988 Honda Civic (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Opel Corsa. (103 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Civic | 1995 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Corsa |
Year Released | 1988 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |