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 1,666 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Corsa (192 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 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 15 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Opel Corsa (353 Nm) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (133 Nm). This means 2007 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
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 | 1666 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 353 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1218 kg | 1203 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 45 L |