1993 Opel Corsa vs. 2010 Honda Civic

To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1993 Opel Corsa. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1993 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 284 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, 2010 Honda Civic (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Opel Corsa. (150 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Opel Corsa. 2010 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1993 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 1993 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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