2005 Daewoo Lacetti vs. 1981 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 2005 Daewoo Lacetti is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 1,452 cc, 1981 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Daewoo Lacetti (94 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Daewoo Lacetti should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Daewoo Lacetti weights approximately 354 kg more than 1981 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, 2005 Daewoo Lacetti (130 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Daewoo Lacetti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daewoo Lacetti | 1981 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Daewoo | Toyota |
| Model | Lacetti | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
