2004 Opel Corsa vs. 2007 Honda Accord
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2004 Opel Corsa. (58 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Accord weights approximately 550 kg more than 2004 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, 2007 Honda Accord (341 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Corsa. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Corsa. 2007 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2004 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2004 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Opel Corsa | 2007 Honda Accord | |
Make | Opel | Honda |
Model | Corsa | Accord |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 2204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 341 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.4 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.6 mm | 97.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 1456 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2690 mm |