1980 Toyota Corsa vs. 2011 Honda Element
To start off, 2011 Honda Element is newer by 31 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Element weights approximately 779 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, 2011 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Toyota Corsa | 2011 Honda Element | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Corsa | Element |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1452 cc | 2400 cc |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1594 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2576 mm |
