2005 Vauxhall Tigra vs. 2005 Vauxhall Corsa

To start off, both 2005 Vauxhall Tigra 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 1,364 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Vauxhall Tigra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Vauxhall Tigra (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa. (57 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Vauxhall Tigra should accelerate faster than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Vauxhall Tigra weights approximately 245 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 Vauxhall Tigra (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Vauxhall Tigra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Vauxhall Tigra 2005 Vauxhall Corsa
Make Vauxhall Vauxhall
Model Tigra Corsa
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1364 cc 973 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 90 HP 57 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 128 Nm 85 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1150 kg 905 kg
Vehicle Length 3930 mm 3830 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1450 mm


 

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