2004 Vauxhall Corsa vs. 2004 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2004 Vauxhall Corsa and 2004 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,786 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Jetta (180 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2004 Vauxhall Corsa. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2004 Vauxhall Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 507 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Volkswagen Jetta (235 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Vauxhall Corsa. (110 Nm). This means 2004 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Vauxhall Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Vauxhall Corsa | 2004 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Volkswagen |
| Model | Corsa | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1199 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |
