2009 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 245 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 Civic (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Corsa |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1398 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 175 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 73.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 44 L |