2009 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2009 Honda Civic and 2009 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2009 Opel Corsa. (87 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Opel Corsa weights approximately 50 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.
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 (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 2009 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Civic | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 46 L |
