2008 Honda Civic vs. 1982 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,799 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (139 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1982 Opel Corsa. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 540 kg more than 1982 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Civic (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Corsa. (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 1982 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Corsa |
Year Released | 2008 | 1982 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1295 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 73.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |