1979 Opel Kadett vs. 1983 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corona is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corona (116 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1979 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1979 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Corona weights approximately 345 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, 1983 Toyota Corona (198 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Opel Kadett. 1983 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. 1983 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Opel Kadett | 1983 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Kadett | Corona |
Year Released | 1979 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1196 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |