2008 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2012 Opel Corsa is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,493 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2012 Opel Corsa. (88 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Opel Corsa weights approximately 85 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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 (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2012 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Civic | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1398 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 12 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
