2005 Honda Accord vs. 2004 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2005 Honda Accord is newer by 1 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2004 Opel Corsa. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 300 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, 2005 Honda Accord (218 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Corsa. (170 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Accord | 2004 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Accord | Corsa |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 170 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 69.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.9 L/100km | 3.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 44 L |