1996 Honda Today vs. 1985 Opel Corsa
To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 991 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Today (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1985 Opel Corsa. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Opel Corsa weights approximately 60 kg more than 1996 Honda Today.
Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 1985 Opel Corsa (68 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1985 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 1985 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Today | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1550 mm |
