What version of the Vauxhall Corsa is best for hilly roads?

We are thinking of buying a newish Vauxhall Corsa auto but it will need it to have enough power for hilly routes. Which engine/gearbox option would be best?

Why is my Citroen C3 losing power?

Any idea why my Citroen C3 is losing power? Recently, it's started to struggle to accelerate up hills in fourth and fifth gear.

Power or torque

Which car is better for hilly area driving? 1) Car with high horse power 2) Car with high torque

Engine power measurement

Brake Horse Power = bhp. My Honda Civic engine shows PS and Kw. What is PS, as I do not see other manufacturers using this measurement when I want to compare specifications.

Recommend a 4x4 with enough power for hills and plenty of boot space?

I've just moved to the middle of the North York Moors and want to buy a secondhand 4x4. I have three kids so boot space and rear seat space is important. I am not a confident driver so it would need to...

What's the difference between the 140 and 110 Skoda Yeti versions?

I am considering buying the diesel 4x4 Skoda Yeti but can't decide between the 110 and 140 versions. Other than power, is one better than the other? The price quoted on the HJ site via Autofinders is very...

I'd like to buy a Mazda MX-5. What should I look out for?

Hello John, I retire in 18 months. I have driven company cars for the last 30 years as a salesman, so have not actually owned or bought a car in that time. However I am cosidering buying a Mazda MX-5 for...

How do I know that my new Vauxhall Astra 1.4 has the higher-rated 100ps engine?

Last week I signed a purchase order from the local Vauxhall main agent for a new Astra "Exclusiv" 1.4i. I subsequently discovered that this description covers two versions of the same engine, one with...

Brake snores power

Whilst searching for a replacement car, I have been confused by a proliferation of terms used to describe engine power. I have seen: Brake Horsepower, PS and Kilowatts. What is the relationship between...