1979 Toyota Corsa vs. 2012 Nissan Cube
To start off, 2012 Nissan Cube is newer by 33 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Cube is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Cube (122 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Cube should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Cube weights approximately 486 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, 2012 Nissan Cube (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Cube will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Corsa | 2012 Nissan Cube | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Corsa | Cube |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1450 cc | 1800 cc |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1301 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4001 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |
