1995 Opel Calibra vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1995 Opel Calibra is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Opel Calibra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corolla (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1995 Opel Calibra. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1995 Opel Calibra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Opel Calibra weights approximately 220 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Opel Calibra (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (143 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1995 Opel Calibra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Opel Calibra | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Calibra | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
