1980 Toyota Corsa vs. 1996 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 1,712 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 (129 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 weights approximately 410 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, 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 (149 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Toyota Corsa | 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
| Make | Toyota | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Corsa | 146 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1452 cc | 1712 cc |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2550 mm |
