1999 Honda Life vs. 1993 Opel Corsa
To start off, 1999 Honda Life is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Opel Corsa (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Opel Corsa weights approximately 90 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Life 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, 1993 Opel Corsa (90 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1993 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Life | 1993 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Life | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2450 mm |
