2005 Opel Corsa vs. 2005 Rover 45
To start off, both 2005 Opel Corsa and 2005 Rover 45 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Rover 45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rover 45 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2005 Opel Corsa. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rover 45 should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rover 45 weights approximately 245 kg more than 2005 Opel 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 Rover 45 (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Corsa. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Rover 45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Opel Corsa | 2005 Rover 45 | |
Make | Opel | Rover |
Model | Corsa | 45 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.3 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 55 L |