2000 Citroen C5 vs. 1983 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 2000 Citroen C5 is newer by 17 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 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Citroen C5 (131 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen C5 weights approximately 670 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, 2000 Citroen C5 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corsa. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen C5 | 1983 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | C5 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
