2003 Honda Life vs. 1982 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2003 Honda Life is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Opel Corsa (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Life weights approximately 35 kg more than 1982 Opel Corsa.
Because 2003 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 1982 Opel Corsa (93 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1982 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Life | 1982 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Life | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2600 mm |
