2005 Toyota Corolla vs. 2005 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, both 2005 Toyota Corolla and 2005 Vauxhall Frontera were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Vauxhall Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Vauxhall Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Vauxhall Frontera should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 455 kg more than 2005 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Vauxhall Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Vauxhall Frontera 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 Vauxhall Frontera (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (145 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Vauxhall Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla. 2005 Vauxhall Frontera has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Vauxhall Frontera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Corolla | 2005 Vauxhall Frontera | |
| Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corolla | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2470 mm |
