1968 Opel Kadett vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1971 Toyota Corolla is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,076 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Corolla (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1968 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Kadett weights approximately 45 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1971 Toyota Corolla (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Kadett. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Opel Kadett | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Kadett | Corolla |
Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1076 cc | 1070 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2290 mm |