1976 Opel Kadett vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (53 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1976 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1976 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 92 kg more than 1976 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, 1979 Toyota Corolla (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 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 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Kadett | Corolla |
Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 993 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 912 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 75 L |