2005 Honda HR-V vs. 2005 Vauxhall Corsa

To start off, both 2005 Honda HR-V 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda HR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda HR-V (106 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda HR-V weights approximately 374 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 Honda HR-V 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 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 (136 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 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 2005 Vauxhall Corsa.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Honda HR-V 2005 Vauxhall Corsa
Make Honda Vauxhall
Model HR-V Corsa
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1590 cc 1199 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 106 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 136 Nm 110 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1309 kg 935 kg
Vehicle Length 4120 mm 3830 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1680 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2500 mm


 

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