2008 Honda Element vs. 1980 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 2008 Honda Element is newer by 28 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Element | 1980 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Element | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
