1981 Fiat Panda vs. 1979 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1981 Fiat Panda is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 1,450 cc, 1979 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1981 Fiat Panda. (34 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corsa weights approximately 125 kg more than 1981 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat Panda. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Fiat Panda | 1979 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Panda | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1450 cc |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2510 mm |
