2007 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2002 Opel Corsa. (58 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 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 Civic (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Corsa. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2002 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Corsa |
Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2500 mm |