2001 Opel Corsa vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2001 Opel Corsa. (58 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 287 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, 2004 Honda Civic (155 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Corsa. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Corsa. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2001 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2001 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Opel Corsa | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Opel | Honda |
Model | Corsa | Civic |
Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2580 mm |