2008 Honda Element vs. 2005 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2008 Honda Element is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 2,353 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2005 Opel Corsa. (58 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Element weights approximately 275 kg more than 2005 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element will offer significantly more control. 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 Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Corsa. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Element | 2005 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Element | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2353 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2500 mm |
