1971 Opel Kadett vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corolla is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Opel Kadett (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 110 kg more than 1971 Opel Kadett.
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, 1975 Toyota Corolla (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Kadett. (88 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Opel Kadett | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Kadett | Corolla |
Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1165 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2380 mm |