2003 Opel Speedster vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2003 Opel Speedster is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Opel Speedster (145 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Speedster weights approximately 106 kg more than 1970 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, 2003 Opel Speedster (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Opel Speedster | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Speedster | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 147 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2340 mm |
