1994 Rover 200 vs. 1980 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1994 Rover 200 is newer by 14 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, 1994 Rover 200 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rover 200 weights approximately 260 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, 1994 Rover 200 (128 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rover 200 | 1980 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 200 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
