2005 Opel Corsa vs. 2005 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2005 Opel Corsa and 2005 Skoda Fabia were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 99 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Corsa weights approximately 99 kg more than 2005 Skoda Fabia.
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 Opel Corsa (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (126 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Corsa | 2005 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Opel | Skoda |
| Model | Corsa | Fabia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 45 L |
