2006 Opel Corsa vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Opel Corsa is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2006 Opel Corsa. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Corsa weights approximately 53 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic.
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 Opel Corsa (241 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2006 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2006 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Opel Corsa | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Opel | Honda |
Model | Corsa | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 50 L |