1984 Daihatsu Taft vs. 1978 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1984 Daihatsu Taft is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 1,452 cc, 1978 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1984 Daihatsu Taft. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 1984 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Daihatsu Taft weights approximately 205 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Daihatsu Taft. (63 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Daihatsu Taft.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Daihatsu Taft | 1978 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Taft | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2510 mm |
