2001 Audi A2 vs. 1981 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 2001 Audi A2 is newer by 20 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, 2001 Audi A2 (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Audi A2 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Audi A2 weights approximately 79 kg more than 1981 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, 2001 Audi A2 (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Audi A2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A2 | 1981 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A2 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1422 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
