2006 Honda Civic vs. 1990 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,339 cc, 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1990 Opel Corsa. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1990 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, 2006 Honda Civic (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Corsa. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Corsa. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1990 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 1990 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 1990 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Civic | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 993 cc |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 70 L |
