1981 Toyota Corsa vs. 2005 Vauxhall Corsa
To start off, 2005 Vauxhall Corsa is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 1,452 cc, 1981 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Vauxhall Corsa (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Vauxhall Corsa should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Vauxhall Corsa weights approximately 119 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Vauxhall Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Toyota Corsa | 2005 Vauxhall Corsa | |
| Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1452 cc | 1199 cc |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2500 mm |
