1982 Opel Corsa vs. 1958 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1982 Opel Corsa is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,453 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Opel Corsa (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Toyota Crown weights approximately 500 kg more than 1982 Opel Corsa.
Because 1958 Toyota Crown 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 1958 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 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, 1958 Toyota Crown (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Corsa. (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1958 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Opel Corsa | 1958 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Corsa | Crown |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2540 mm |
