2005 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 4 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 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2001 Opel Corsa. (58 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 70 kg more than 2001 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 Civic (152 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Corsa. (88 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2001 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Corsa |
Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 88 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.2 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 44 L |