2008 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2010 Opel Corsa is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2010 Opel Corsa. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Opel Corsa weights approximately 157 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.
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, 2008 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Opel Corsa. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 2010 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Accord | Corsa |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1364 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 173 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 12.4 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 | 1456 kg | 1613 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |