1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 1981 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 11 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 5,472 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 368 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 884 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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ferrari 456 | 1981 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 456 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5472 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 436 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
