1973 Opel Admiral vs. 2010 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2010 Toyota Corolla is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Corolla. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Opel Admiral weights approximately 230 kg more than 2010 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Opel Admiral 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 1973 Opel Admiral. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Corolla, 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, 1973 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Corolla. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Corolla. 2010 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1973 Opel Admiral has manual transmission. 1973 Opel Admiral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Opel Admiral | 2010 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Admiral | Corolla |
Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2784 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 227 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4539 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1466 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2601 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |