2008 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,799 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 375 kg more than 2003 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, 2008 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Corsa. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2003 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Corsa |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 998 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 58 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2500 mm |