2005 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2010 Opel Corsa is newer by 5 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 1,364 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Opel Corsa (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (85 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Opel Corsa weights approximately 400 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. 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, 2010 Opel Corsa (125 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (118 Nm). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Corsa |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1334 cc | 1364 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 125 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1213 kg | 1613 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |