2009 Fiat Panda vs. 1982 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 2009 Fiat Panda is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 1,450 cc, 1982 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Panda weights approximately 138 kg more than 1982 Toyota Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Panda | 1982 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Panda | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1450 cc |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 953 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2510 mm |
