2001 Opel Corsa vs. 1978 Toyota Century
To start off, 2001 Opel Corsa is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Century (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2001 Opel Corsa. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Century weights approximately 870 kg more than 2001 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Toyota Century is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Opel Corsa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Corsa. (113 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Corsa. 1978 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2001 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2001 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Opel Corsa | 1978 Toyota Century | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Corsa | Century |
Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1196 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2870 mm |