2004 Honda Element vs. 1978 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 2004 Honda Element is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Element (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Element weights approximately 696 kg more than 1978 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, 2004 Honda Element (218 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm). This means 2004 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Element | 1978 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Element | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1511 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
