2009 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 1 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 64 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, 2009 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa. 2009 Honda Accord 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. 2009 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Accord | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Accord | Corsa |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 218 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |