1995 Opel Corsa vs. 2012 Honda Accord

To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (190 HP) has 131 more horse power than 1995 Opel Corsa. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1995 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord weights approximately 364 kg more than 1995 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, 2012 Honda Accord (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Opel Corsa. 2012 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1995 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 1995 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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