1980 Toyota Corsa vs. 2006 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 26 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Sharan (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 895 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, 2006 Volkswagen Sharan (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Toyota Corsa | 2006 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Corsa | Sharan |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1452 cc | 1896 cc |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2850 mm |
