2005 Vauxhall Corsa vs. 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Vauxhall Corsa would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer (291 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 695 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 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer 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, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Vauxhall Corsa | 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Corsa | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1199 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4496 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2649 mm |
