2007 Honda NSX vs. 2007 Opel Corsa

To start off, both 2007 Honda NSX and 2007 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2007 Opel Corsa. (106 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda NSX weights approximately 355 kg more than 2007 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Honda NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Opel Corsa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 NSX (299 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Corsa. (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Corsa.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Honda NSX 2007 Opel Corsa
Make Honda Opel
Model NSX Corsa
Year Released 2007 2007
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3179 cc 1796 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 276 HP 106 HP
Engine RPM 7300 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 299 Nm 160 Nm
Torque RPM 5300 RPM 2600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 80.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78 mm 88.2 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 270 km/hour 185 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.7 seconds 10.3 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1445 kg 1090 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 3850 mm
Vehicle Height 1180 mm 1630 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.3 L/100km 7.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 50 L


 

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