2005 Honda S2000 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 S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda S2000 weights approximately 252 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Because 2005 Honda S2000 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Honda S2000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Opel Corsa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 S2000 (220 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (139 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda S2000 | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | S2000 | Corsa |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1598 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 220 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |