2000 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2008 Opel Corsa is newer by 8 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 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Civic weights approximately 140 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Because 2000 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 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, 2000 Honda Civic (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa. 2000 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2008 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 | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Civic | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
