2005 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,335 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2002 Opel Corsa. (58 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 262 kg more than 2002 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 (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Corsa. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2002 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Corsa |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1335 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 78.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2500 mm |