1979 Toyota Corsa vs. 2000 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2000 TVR Tuscan is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Tuscan (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 TVR Tuscan weights approximately 360 kg more than 1979 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, 2000 TVR Tuscan (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Corsa | 2000 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Toyota | TVR |
| Model | Corsa | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1450 cc | 3996 cc |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2370 mm |
