1964 Toyota Corona vs. 2012 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2012 Opel Corsa is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Opel Corsa (88 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Opel Corsa weights approximately 290 kg more than 1964 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 Toyota Corona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Opel Corsa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Opel Corsa (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Toyota Corona | 2012 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Toyota | Opel |
| Model | Corona | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 45 L |
