1996 Dodge Intrepid vs. 1983 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1996 Dodge Intrepid is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 3,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Dodge Intrepid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Dodge Intrepid (200 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Dodge Intrepid should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Intrepid weights approximately 690 kg more than 1983 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 Dodge Intrepid (305 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corsa. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Dodge Intrepid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Intrepid | 1983 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Intrepid | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3228 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5126 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2510 mm |
