2005 Honda FR-V vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2008 Opel Corsa is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda FR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda FR-V would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda FR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda FR-V weights approximately 566 kg more than 2008 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, 2005 Honda FR-V (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Honda FR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda FR-V | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | FR-V | Corsa |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1398 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 44 L |