1992 Fiat Tempra vs. 1980 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1992 Fiat Tempra is newer by 12 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, 1992 Fiat Tempra (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Fiat Tempra should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Fiat Tempra weights approximately 215 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Fiat Tempra. (110 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Fiat Tempra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Fiat Tempra | 1980 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Tempra | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
