2007 Honda Accord vs. 2001 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2001 Opel Corsa. (58 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Accord weights approximately 413 kg more than 2001 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, 2007 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Corsa. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Accord | 2001 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Accord | Corsa |
Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 78.6 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.9 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 44 L |