1980 Toyota Corsa vs. 1998 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 1998 Toyota Picnic is newer by 18 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Picnic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Picnic (126 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 523 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, 1998 Toyota Picnic (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Toyota Corsa | 1998 Toyota Picnic | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Corsa | Picnic |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1452 cc | 1988 cc |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1338 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |
