2005 Fiat Panda vs. 1978 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 2005 Fiat Panda is newer by 27 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 1,452 cc, 1978 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (60 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Panda weights approximately 285 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Panda | 1978 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Panda | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2510 mm |
