2006 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 2,202 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2000 Opel Corsa. (88 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 367 kg more than 2000 Opel Corsa. 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, 2006 Honda Civic (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Corsa. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2000 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Corsa |
Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2202 cc | 1389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 44 L |