1999 Mazda Demio vs. 1983 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1999 Mazda Demio is newer by 16 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 1,452 cc, 1983 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1999 Mazda Demio. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda Demio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mazda Demio weights approximately 145 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Toyota Corsa (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda Demio. (101 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda Demio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mazda Demio | 1983 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Demio | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1322 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2510 mm |
