2001 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2006 Opel Corsa is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2006 Opel Corsa. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Civic weights approximately 100 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Opel Corsa (166 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Civic | 2006 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Civic | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
