1985 Opel Kadett vs. 1958 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1985 Opel Kadett is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Opel Kadett (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Toyota Corona weights approximately 192 kg more than 1985 Opel Kadett.
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, 1985 Opel Kadett (88 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Opel Kadett | 1958 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Kadett | Corona |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 774 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 75 L |
