2007 Opel Corsa vs. 2011 Honda Insight
To start off, 2011 Honda Insight is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Corsa (192 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2011 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Insight weights approximately 34 kg more than 2007 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 Opel Corsa (353 Nm @ 1980 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Opel Corsa | 2011 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Opel | Honda |
| Model | Corsa | Insight |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1980 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1203 kg | 1237 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |
