2005 Porsche 911 vs. 2005 Vauxhall Corsa

To start off, both 2005 Porsche 911 and 2005 Vauxhall Corsa were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (445 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 388 more horse power than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa. (57 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 685 kg more than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 535 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Porsche 911 2005 Vauxhall Corsa
Make Porsche Vauxhall
Model 911 Corsa
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 3600 cc 973 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 445 HP 57 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 620 Nm 85 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1590 kg 905 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 3830 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 2500 mm


 

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