2007 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2005 Opel Corsa. (56 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Corsa. (105 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2005 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Corsa |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1684 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |