2005 Honda Civic vs. 1999 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Civic (152 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Corsa. (104 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Corsa. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1999 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 1999 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 1999 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Civic | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2450 mm |
