2004 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2007 Opel Corsa is newer by 3 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Corsa (101 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 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 200 kg more than 2007 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Corsa. (139 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2007 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Corsa |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |