2004 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2005 Opel Corsa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,389 cc, 2005 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Corsa (87 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 346 kg more than 2005 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, 2004 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2005 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Corsa |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1389 cc |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 924 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 46 L |