2008 Skoda Roomster vs. 2005 Vauxhall Corsa
To start off, 2008 Skoda Roomster is newer by 3 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 1,422 cc (3 cylinders), 2008 Skoda Roomster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Vauxhall Corsa (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2008 Skoda Roomster. (50 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Vauxhall Corsa should accelerate faster than 2008 Skoda Roomster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Skoda Roomster weights approximately 375 kg more than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa.
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, 2008 Skoda Roomster (155 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Skoda Roomster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Skoda Roomster | 2005 Vauxhall Corsa | |
| Make | Skoda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Roomster | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1422 cc | 1199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 50 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2500 mm |
