2002 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Opel Corsa

To start off, 2005 Opel Corsa is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (238 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2005 Opel Corsa. (101 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 499 kg more than 2005 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, 2002 Honda Accord (294 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Corsa. (139 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Corsa.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Honda Accord 2005 Opel Corsa
Make Honda Opel
Model Accord Corsa
Year Released 2002 2005
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2997 cc 1598 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 238 HP 101 HP
Engine RPM 6250 RPM 4300 RPM
Torque 294 Nm 139 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 79 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 81.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.8:1
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1474 kg 975 kg
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2450 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 46 L


 

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