2005 Honda HR-V vs. 2004 Vauxhall Corsa
To start off, 2005 Honda HR-V is newer by 1 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda HR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda HR-V (119 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2004 Vauxhall Corsa. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 2004 Vauxhall Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda HR-V weights approximately 382 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.
Because 2005 Honda HR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Vauxhall Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda HR-V 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 Honda HR-V (144 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Vauxhall Corsa. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda HR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Vauxhall Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda HR-V | 2004 Vauxhall Corsa | |
| Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
| Model | HR-V | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1317 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2500 mm |
