2005 Opel Corsa vs. 1985 Toyota Crown

To start off, 2005 Opel Corsa is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Corsa (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Crown weights approximately 200 kg more than 2005 Opel Corsa.

Because 1985 Toyota Crown 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 1985 Toyota Crown. 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, 1985 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Corsa. (139 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Corsa.

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