2008 Honda Civic vs. 1988 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,667 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (177 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1988 Opel Corsa. (45 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1988 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 480 kg more than 1988 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 (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Opel Corsa. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Opel Corsa. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1988 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 1988 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 1988 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Corsa |
Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1667 cc | 993 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |