2008 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 1 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (166 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2007 Opel Corsa. (106 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 80 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Opel Corsa (161 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (156 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2007 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Corsa |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1796 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 88.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |