1952 Nissan Sports vs. 1980 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corsa is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Nissan Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Nissan Sports would be higher. At 1,452 cc, 1980 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1952 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 1952 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Corsa weights approximately 65 kg more than 1952 Nissan Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Nissan Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Nissan Sports | 1980 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Sports | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1980 |
| Engine Size | 860 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1370 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2510 mm |
