2005 Opel Corsa vs. 1981 Toyota Century
To start off, 2005 Opel Corsa is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Century (168 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2005 Opel Corsa. (58 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Century weights approximately 900 kg more than 2005 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 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 1981 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1981 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Corsa. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Corsa. 1981 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2005 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2005 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Corsa | 1981 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Corsa | Century |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 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 | 905 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2870 mm |
