1996 Honda Civic vs. 1997 Opel Corsa
To start off, 1997 Opel Corsa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (90 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1997 Opel Corsa. (53 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1997 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Opel Corsa weights approximately 15 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic.
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 Civic (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Opel Corsa. (82 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Civic | 1997 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Corsa |
Year Released | 1996 | 1997 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2450 mm |