2002 Honda Life vs. 2012 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2012 Opel Corsa is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Opel Corsa (87 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Opel Corsa weights approximately 440 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Opel Corsa (112 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Life | 2012 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Life | Corsa |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 46 L |