1980 Toyota Corsa vs. 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco 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 1,968 cc, 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco weights approximately 483 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 Volkswagen Scirocco (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Toyota Corsa | 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Corsa | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1452 cc | 1968 cc |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4256 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1404 mm |
