1998 Daihatsu Cuore vs. 1981 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1998 Daihatsu Cuore is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 1,452 cc, 1981 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1998 Daihatsu Cuore. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 1998 Daihatsu Cuore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Corsa weights approximately 16 kg more than 1998 Daihatsu Cuore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Cuore. (65 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Cuore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Daihatsu Cuore | 1981 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Cuore | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2510 mm |
