1976 Opel Kadett vs. 1973 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1976 Opel Kadett is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Corolla (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1976 Opel Kadett. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1976 Opel Kadett.
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, 1973 Toyota Corolla (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Opel Kadett. (90 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Opel Kadett | 1973 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Kadett | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 75 L |
