1989 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1981 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Lumina (108 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 564 kg more than 1981 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, 1989 Chevrolet Lumina (183 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chevrolet Lumina | 1981 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Lumina | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2474 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2510 mm |
