2005 Opel Tigra vs. 2005 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, both 2005 Opel Tigra and 2005 Volkswagen GTI were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen GTI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen GTI (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2005 Opel Tigra. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen GTI should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Tigra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen GTI weights approximately 172 kg more than 2005 Opel Tigra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen GTI (264 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Tigra. (170 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen GTI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Tigra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Tigra | 2005 Volkswagen GTI | |
| Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
| Model | Tigra | GTI |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1194 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1377 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
