1964 Opel Kadett vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1973 Toyota Corona is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Corona (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1964 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1964 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Corona weights approximately 410 kg more than 1964 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, 1973 Toyota Corona (144 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Opel Kadett. (70 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Opel Kadett. 1973 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1964 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1964 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Opel Kadett | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Kadett | Corona |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 991 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2510 mm |
