1973 Opel Kadett vs. 1985 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1985 Toyota Corolla is newer by 12 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Corolla (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1973 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 195 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, 1985 Toyota Corolla (140 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1985 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 | 1985 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Kadett | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 795 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 75 L |
