1980 Toyota Corsa vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 33 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 1 Series (227 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 640 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, 2013 BMW 1 Series (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Toyota Corsa | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Corsa | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1452 cc | 2996 cc |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
