2003 Toyota Echo vs. 1983 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 2003 Toyota Echo is newer by 20 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 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Echo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Echo (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Echo should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Echo weights approximately 195 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, 2003 Toyota Echo (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corsa. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Echo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Toyota Echo | 1983 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Echo | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2510 mm |
