2005 Audi A6 vs. 2005 Vauxhall Corsa

To start off, both 2005 Audi A6 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 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A6 (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa. (57 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A6 weights approximately 880 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.

Because 2005 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 will offer significantly more control. 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 A6 (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa. 2005 Audi A6 has automatic transmission and 2005 Vauxhall Corsa has manual transmission. 2005 Vauxhall Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Audi A6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Audi A6 2005 Vauxhall Corsa
Make Audi Vauxhall
Model A6 Corsa
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4172 cc 973 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 247 HP 57 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 85 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3800 RPM
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1785 kg 905 kg
Vehicle Length 4840 mm 3830 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2500 mm


 

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