1994 Honda Today vs. 2005 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2005 Opel Corsa is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Honda Today would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Corsa (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Corsa weights approximately 535 kg more than 1994 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Opel Corsa (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Today | 2005 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Today | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1650 mm |
