1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1978 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 940 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 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1978 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2510 mm |
