2005 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2006 Opel Corsa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Corsa (74 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 145 kg more than 2006 Opel Corsa.
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, 2006 Opel Corsa (165 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2006 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2006 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 | 2006 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Corsa |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1686 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 980 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |