1957 Opel Record vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corolla is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Opel Record would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Corolla (75 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1957 Opel Record. (44 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1957 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 53 kg more than 1957 Opel Record. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Toyota Corolla (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Opel Record. (98 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Opel Record | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Record | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 948 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
