2005 Daewoo Kalos vs. 1982 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 2005 Daewoo Kalos is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 1,450 cc, 1982 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Daewoo Kalos (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Daewoo Kalos should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Daewoo Kalos weights approximately 145 kg more than 1982 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, 1982 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daewoo Kalos. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daewoo Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daewoo Kalos | 1982 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Daewoo | Toyota |
| Model | Kalos | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1150 cc | 1450 cc |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
