2006 Dacia Logan vs. 1981 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 2006 Dacia Logan is newer by 25 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, 2006 Dacia Logan (74 HP @ 5 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dacia Logan should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dacia Logan weights approximately 240 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, 1981 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dacia Logan. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dacia Logan | 1981 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Dacia | Toyota |
| Model | Logan | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |
