1996 Toyota Starlet vs. 1979 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1996 Toyota Starlet is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 1,450 cc, 1979 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Starlet (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corsa weights approximately 59 kg more than 1996 Toyota Starlet.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Starlet. (101 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota Starlet | 1979 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Starlet | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1332 cc | 1450 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 756 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
