1979 Opel Kadett vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1993 Toyota Carina is newer by 14 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 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Carina (72 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1979 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1979 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Carina weights approximately 434 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.
Because 1979 Opel Kadett is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Opel Kadett. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Toyota Carina (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Opel Kadett | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Kadett | Carina |
Year Released | 1979 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2590 mm |