2005 Opel Corsa vs. 2005 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, both 2005 Opel Corsa and 2005 Volkswagen Lupo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Lupo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Lupo (123 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2005 Opel Corsa. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Lupo should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Corsa weights approximately 203 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Lupo.
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 (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Lupo. (152 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Lupo.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Opel Corsa | 2005 Volkswagen Lupo | |
Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
Model | Corsa | Lupo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 76.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1181 kg | 978 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 34 L |