1991 Opel Astra vs. 1991 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1991 Opel Astra and 1991 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1991 Opel Astra. (56 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1991 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Opel Astra weights approximately 110 kg more than 1991 Toyota Corolla.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1991 Opel Astra (105 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Toyota Corolla. (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1991 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Opel Astra | 1991 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Astra | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 70 L |
