1977 Opel Kadett vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1977 Opel Kadett is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corona (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corona weights approximately 185 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, 1975 Toyota Corona (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (113 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Opel Kadett | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Kadett | Corona |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1975 |
| 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 | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
