1967 Opel Kadett vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1980 Toyota Carina is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Carina (88 HP) has 35 more horse power than 1967 Opel Kadett. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Carina weights approximately 185 kg more than 1967 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, 1980 Toyota Carina (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Kadett. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Kadett | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Kadett | Carina |
Year Released | 1967 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 88 HP |
Torque | 83 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |