1971 Toyota Corona vs. 2010 Opel Agila
To start off, 2010 Opel Agila is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Corona (98 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2010 Opel Agila. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Opel Agila weights approximately 60 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corona.
Because 1971 Toyota Corona 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 1971 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Opel Agila, 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, 1971 Toyota Corona (149 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Opel Agila. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Opel Agila.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Toyota Corona | 2010 Opel Agila | |
| Make | Toyota | Opel |
| Model | Corona | Agila |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1229 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 72.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 41 L |
