1962 Opel Kadett vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corolla is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Opel Kadett 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 28 more horse power than 1962 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1962 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 248 kg more than 1962 Opel Kadett. 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Opel Kadett. (70 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Opel Kadett | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Kadett | Corolla |
Year Released | 1962 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 993 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2380 mm |