2001 Opel Corsa vs. 1978 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2001 Opel Corsa is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Mark II would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Mark II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Mark II (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2001 Opel Corsa. (58 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 190 kg more than 2001 Opel 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, 1978 Toyota Mark II (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Corsa. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Mark II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Opel Corsa | 1978 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Corsa | Mark II |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2590 mm |
