1987 Daihatsu Cuore vs. 1980 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1987 Daihatsu Cuore is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 1,452 cc, 1980 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1987 Daihatsu Cuore. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 1987 Daihatsu Cuore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Corsa weights approximately 215 kg more than 1987 Daihatsu Cuore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Daihatsu Cuore. (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Daihatsu Cuore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Daihatsu Cuore | 1980 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Cuore | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 600 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2510 mm |
