1996 Honda Ballade vs. 2011 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2011 Opel Corsa is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Ballade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Ballade would be higher. At 1,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Ballade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Ballade (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2011 Opel Corsa. (88 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Ballade should accelerate faster than 2011 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Opel Corsa weights approximately 140 kg more than 1996 Honda Ballade.
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, 1996 Honda Ballade (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Ballade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Ballade | 2011 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Ballade | Corsa |
Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1491 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 45 L |