1982 Toyota Corsa vs. 2007 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Polo (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 380 kg more than 1982 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, 2007 Volkswagen Polo (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Toyota Corsa | 2007 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Corsa | Polo |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1450 cc | 1894 cc |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |
