2004 Honda Life 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 Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Corsa (89 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Corsa weights approximately 194 kg more than 2004 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Opel Corsa (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Life | 2006 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Life | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2720 mm |
