1965 Opel Kadett vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (75 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1965 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 241 kg more than 1965 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, 1979 Toyota Corolla (116 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Opel Kadett | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Kadett | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 1589 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 | 71 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 941 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
