1978 Opel Kadett vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Opel Kadett is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Kadett (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Toyota Corona weights approximately 150 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Opel Kadett (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Kadett | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Kadett | Corona |
Year Released | 1978 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1196 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 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 | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 61 L |