1977 Opel Kadett vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
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 Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Corona (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corona weights approximately 215 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 Corona (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (113 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett. 1974 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1977 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1977 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Opel Kadett | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Kadett | Corona |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |
