2005 Opel Corsa vs. 2005 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, both 2005 Opel Corsa and 2005 Volkswagen Caddy were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Caddy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Caddy (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Opel Corsa. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Caddy should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 420 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 Volkswagen Caddy (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Corsa. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Caddy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Corsa | 2005 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
| Model | Corsa | Caddy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1387 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 60 L |
