1978 Toyota Corsa vs. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 33 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 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 502 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia weights approximately 670 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, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Toyota Corsa | 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Toyota | Ferrari |
| Model | Corsa | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1452 cc | 4500 cc |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2649 mm |
