1980 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1978 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 2 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 3,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice (114 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 765 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, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Chevrolet Caprice | 1978 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Caprice | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3753 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
