2008 Opel Corsa vs. 2012 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2012 Honda Pilot is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Pilot weights approximately 901 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, 2012 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (139 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa. 2012 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Opel Corsa | 2012 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Opel | Honda |
Model | Corsa | Pilot |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3500 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 250 HP |
Torque | 139 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4862 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1847 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2774 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 79 L |