2001 Citroen C5 vs. 1983 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 2001 Citroen C5 is newer by 18 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C5 weights approximately 559 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Toyota Corsa (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5. (110 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C5 | 1983 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | C5 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
