1965 Opel Kadett vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1988 Toyota Carina is newer by 23 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Carina (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1965 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Carina weights approximately 380 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.
Because 1965 Opel Kadett 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 1965 Opel Kadett. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina, 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, 1988 Toyota Carina (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Opel Kadett | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Kadett | Carina |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2530 mm |
