2004 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2006 Opel Corsa is newer by 2 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 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2006 Opel Corsa. (89 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 170 kg more than 2006 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (149 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Corsa. (115 Nm). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Corsa. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2006 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2006 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2006 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Civic | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1398 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1154 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 44 L |
