1978 Toyota Celica vs. 1981 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1981 Toyota Corsa is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,967 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Celica weights approximately 284 kg more than 1981 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Celica (152 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Toyota Celica | 1981 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Celica | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1967 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
