2004 Honda Insight vs. 2001 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2004 Honda Insight is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Corsa (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2004 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Corsa weights approximately 257 kg more than 2004 Honda Insight. 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, 2001 Opel Corsa (165 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Insight. (90 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Insight | 2001 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Insight | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 53 L |
