2008 Opel Corsa vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 5 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Civic weights approximately 258 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, 2013 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Opel Corsa | 2013 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Opel | Honda |
| Model | Corsa | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1798 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1278 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4458 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 50 L |
