1978 Toyota Corsa vs. 1981 BMW M1
To start off, 1981 BMW M1 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW M1 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1978 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, 1981 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Toyota Corsa | 1981 BMW M1 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Corsa | M1 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1452 cc | 3453 cc |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2570 mm |
