1996 Beijing BJ 2021 vs. 1978 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1996 Beijing BJ 2021 is newer by 18 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 2,466 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Beijing BJ 2021 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Beijing BJ 2021 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Beijing BJ 2021 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Beijing BJ 2021 weights approximately 665 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, 1996 Beijing BJ 2021 (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Beijing BJ 2021 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Beijing BJ 2021 | 1978 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Beijing | Toyota |
| Model | BJ 2021 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 2466 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
