1973 Opel Kadett vs. 1995 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1995 Toyota Carina is newer by 22 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Carina (131 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1973 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Carina weights approximately 450 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.
Because 1973 Opel Kadett 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 Kadett. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Carina, 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, 1995 Toyota Carina (183 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Opel Kadett | 1995 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Kadett | Carina |
Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2590 mm |