1980 Toyota Corsa vs. 2010 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2010 Mazda Premacy is newer by 30 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 1,840 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda Premacy (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 535 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, 2010 Mazda Premacy (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Toyota Corsa | 2010 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | Toyota | Mazda |
| Model | Corsa | Premacy |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1452 cc | 1840 cc |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |
