2000 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2001 Opel Corsa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (128 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2001 Opel Corsa. (58 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Civic weights approximately 70 kg more than 2001 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, 2000 Honda Civic (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Corsa. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Corsa. 2001 Opel Corsa has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2000 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Opel Corsa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 2001 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Corsa |
Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 78.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 44 L |