2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic and 2008 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 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 284 kg more than 2008 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 (189 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (139 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Corsa |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1598 cc |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 189 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |