2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 1980 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 3,835 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse (263 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse (354 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 1980 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Eclipse | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3835 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
