2009 Honda Element vs. 1983 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 2009 Honda Element is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Element (164 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Honda Element (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corsa. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Element | 1983 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Element | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
