2007 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2008 Opel Corsa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Accord weights approximately 323 kg more than 2008 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, 2007 Honda Accord (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (139 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Accord | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |
