1990 Honda Civic vs. 1993 Opel Corsa
To start off, 1993 Opel Corsa is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1993 Opel Corsa. (82 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1993 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Civic weights approximately 161 kg more than 1993 Opel Corsa. 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, 1990 Honda Civic (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Opel Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Civic | 1993 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Corsa |
Year Released | 1990 | 1993 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 73.4 mm |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 173 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2520 mm |