1982 Toyota Corsa vs. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 28 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Toyota Corsa | 2010 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Corsa | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1450 cc | 2000 cc |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4554 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1458 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2578 mm |
