Fanjita 1 Posted May 5, 2011 After returning to my car earlier today, I was reminded of the fact that the Corrado is not a big car at all! I was sat next to a mid 90s civic hatch and noticed mine is actually narrower and lower (has been lowered though) than an already small car!? It looks about the same in length however. I guess it surprises me because of the engine they managed to fit in there. I suppose that's part of the reason the C turned out to be such a great car? Packing a 2.9 into something that size was a pretty mean feat! Plus I had one up on a friend who was banging on about his civic coupe with VTEC being a light car (plus the obligatory VTEC is the best conversation), yet it's around 60kg heavier than the C! Thoughts? Discussion? I'll attach an old photo as proof, conveniently with another Civic in shot towering over it! Ps this isn't all aimed at abuse of the civics Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical_Mass 10 Posted May 5, 2011 I've noticed this myself, when i've returned to the car - gorgeous site :D But bear in mind that cars are getting bigger and bigger. Look at the Ford Fiesta and how big that is now compared to the mk1 > . Another good example is the mini. If they made a modern Corrado i suspect it would be alot bigger then it was back when the original was designed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy-H 0 Posted May 5, 2011 There's a little picture of mine in this month's Golf+ parked next to a Lupo and the Lupo looks Huge compared!! :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fanjita 1 Posted May 5, 2011 I guess it has something to do with all these comfortable pedestrian bumpers, like being hit by a feather stuffed duvet! C_M - mini is a perfect example, I still have a burning urge to own one one day, couldn't care less for the not so small bini though. I know the feeling of returning to the car park, thats why this is my second C, couldn't replicate that feeling any other way. Andy - can you treat us to an attachment or link to the article? Never parked next to a Lupo so don't know this one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy-H 0 Posted May 5, 2011 Not the best of pictures but you can see the size difference (just tucked in at the side of the red Lupo there) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fanjita 1 Posted May 5, 2011 Ahh look at that unmistakable stance tucked away next to the lupo! Looks nice, From what I can see :lol: It looks like there's nearly a foot between the roof of yours and the Lupo, and you think a Lupo's compact! I swear the C must be like a tardis, I'm not exactly short (6ft 1) and I still have plenty of headroom... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy-H 0 Posted May 5, 2011 Found a higher res pic on our Forum and you can also see the Mk1 next to mine is also a lot higher. Both the Lupo & Golf are on coilovers and very low. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical_Mass 10 Posted May 5, 2011 It certainly does make the Lupo look huuuge. My gf has a lupo and i know what we're talking about. Though in the corrado's defense the lupo is quite a tall car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sexybourbon 0 Posted May 5, 2011 the corrado surley must have one of the best stances in that pic they just look so good , and i agree with the tardis statement haha im 6,4 and inside is so compfy and i have plenty of room Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
