2005 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2007 Opel Corsa is newer by 2 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (82 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Opel Corsa. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 140 kg more than 2007 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 (119 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Corsa. (110 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2007 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Corsa |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1229 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 110 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 72.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |