2004 Vauxhall Corsa vs. 2013 Fiat 500
To start off, 2013 Fiat 500 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Vauxhall Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Vauxhall Corsa would be higher. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Fiat 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Fiat 500 (101 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2004 Vauxhall Corsa. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 2004 Vauxhall Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Fiat 500 weights approximately 171 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, 2013 Fiat 500 (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Vauxhall Corsa. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Vauxhall Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Vauxhall Corsa | 2013 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Fiat |
| Model | Corsa | 500 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1199 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1106 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3547 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1627 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2300 mm |
