1977 Opel Kadett vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1977 Opel Kadett is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,407 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Corolla (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 95 kg more than 1977 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, 1974 Toyota Corolla (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Opel Kadett | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Kadett | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2380 mm |
