1988 Avanti Avanti vs. 1978 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1988 Avanti Avanti is newer by 10 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 805 kg more than 1978 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, 1988 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Avanti Avanti | 1978 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Avanti | Toyota |
| Model | Avanti | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2510 mm |
