1978 Toyota Corsa vs. 2011 Infiniti M
To start off, 2011 Infiniti M 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti M (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 352 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Infiniti M weights approximately 1101 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 Infiniti M (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Toyota Corsa | 2011 Infiniti M | |
Make | Toyota | Infiniti |
Model | Corsa | M |
Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1452 cc | 5600 cc |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1916 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4945 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1514 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2901 mm |