1971 Opel Kadett vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1971 Opel Kadett is newer by 7 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 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Toyota Corona (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1971 Opel Kadett. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Toyota Corona weights approximately 185 kg more than 1971 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, 1964 Toyota Corona (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Kadett. (88 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1964 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Opel Kadett | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Kadett | Corona |
Year Released | 1971 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 78.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |