1998 Opel Speedster vs. 1985 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1998 Opel Speedster is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Opel Speedster (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Speedster weights approximately 50 kg more than 1985 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Opel Speedster (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Opel Speedster | 1985 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Speedster | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
