1973 Opel Kadett vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corolla is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1973 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 270 kg more than 1973 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, 1975 Toyota Corolla (112 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Opel Kadett | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Kadett | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1078 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2410 mm |
