2002 Renault Avantime vs. 2003 Vauxhall Corsa
To start off, 2003 Vauxhall Corsa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Avantime. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Avantime would be higher. At 2,186 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Renault Avantime is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Avantime (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2003 Vauxhall Corsa. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Avantime should accelerate faster than 2003 Vauxhall Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Avantime weights approximately 818 kg more than 2003 Vauxhall Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Renault Avantime (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Vauxhall Corsa. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Avantime will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Vauxhall Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Renault Avantime | 2003 Vauxhall Corsa | |
| Make | Renault | Vauxhall |
| Model | Avantime | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2186 cc | 1199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1753 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2500 mm |
