1957 Opel Record vs. 1980 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corsa is newer by 23 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Opel Record is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1957 Opel Record. (44 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 1957 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Opel Record weights approximately 80 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Opel Record. (98 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Opel Record | 1980 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Record | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
