2003 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2008 Opel Corsa is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Civic weights approximately 36 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.
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, 2003 Honda Civic (141 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Civic | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Corsa |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 141 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 73.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |