1998 Opel Corsa vs. 1997 Honda Today
To start off, 1998 Opel Corsa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Today would be higher. At 973 cc (3 cylinders), 1998 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Opel Corsa (53 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1997 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Corsa weights approximately 274 kg more than 1997 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1998 Opel Corsa (82 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Today. 1997 Honda Today has automatic transmission and 1998 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 1998 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Opel Corsa | 1997 Honda Today | |
Make | Opel | Honda |
Model | Corsa | Today |
Year Released | 1998 | 1997 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 973 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 82 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1400 mm |