2002 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2008 Opel Corsa is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Corsa weights approximately 284 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic.
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, 2008 Opel Corsa (165 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 2008 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic. 2002 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. 2002 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Corsa |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
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 | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 152 Nm | 165 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |