2000 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2007 Opel Corsa is newer by 7 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 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Opel Corsa. (106 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Civic weights approximately 70 kg more than 2007 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic 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, 2007 Opel Corsa (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic. 2000 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2007 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2007 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 2007 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Corsa |
Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 88.2 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |