1995 Opel Calibra vs. 2006 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Toyota Corolla is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Opel Calibra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Opel Calibra would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Opel Calibra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Opel Calibra (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Opel Calibra should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Toyota Corolla (190 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Opel Calibra. (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Opel Calibra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Opel Calibra | 2006 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Calibra | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
