2005 Skoda Fabia vs. 2005 Vauxhall Corsa
To start off, both 2005 Skoda Fabia 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 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Skoda Fabia (101 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Skoda Fabia should accelerate faster than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 315 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.
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 Skoda Fabia (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Skoda Fabia | 2005 Vauxhall Corsa | |
Make | Skoda | Vauxhall |
Model | Fabia | Corsa |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |