2005 Audi A3 vs. 2005 Vauxhall Corsa
To start off, both 2005 Audi A3 and 2005 Vauxhall Corsa were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A3 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa. (57 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A3 weights approximately 410 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Audi A3 (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A3 | 2005 Vauxhall Corsa | |
| Make | Audi | Vauxhall |
| Model | A3 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2500 mm |
