2004 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2012 Opel Corsa is newer by 8 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 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 Opel Corsa. (88 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Opel Corsa weights approximately 120 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic.
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 (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2012 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Corsa |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1334 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 12 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |