2001 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2001 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2000 Opel Corsa. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Civic weights approximately 215 kg more than 2000 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, 2001 Honda Civic (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Civic | 2000 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Corsa |
Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 72.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 72.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |