1979 Opel Kadett vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1979 Opel Kadett is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corona (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1979 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1979 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 260 kg more than 1979 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, 1978 Toyota Corona (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Opel Kadett. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1979 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1979 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Opel Kadett | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Kadett | Corona |
Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 993 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2530 mm |