1980 Toyota Corsa vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corsa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. Both 1980 Toyota Corsa and 1979 Toyota Corolla are equipped with a 1,452 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 5 kg more than 1980 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, 1979 Toyota Corolla (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Toyota Corsa | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Corsa | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1452 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
