1981 Toyota Corona vs. 2007 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2007 Opel Corsa is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Corsa (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Corsa weights approximately 80 kg more than 1981 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Toyota Corona 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 1981 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Opel Corsa, 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, 1981 Toyota Corona (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Corsa. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Toyota Corona | 2007 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Toyota | Opel |
Model | Corona | Corsa |
Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1229 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 72.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2520 mm |