2006 GMC Envoy vs. 1981 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 2006 GMC Envoy 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 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Envoy (292 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Envoy weights approximately 1843 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, 2006 GMC Envoy (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Envoy | 1981 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Envoy | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2659 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2510 mm |
