2008 Opel Corsa vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Opel Corsa is newer by 38 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 1,398 cc, 2008 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Corsa weights approximately 250 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1970 Toyota Corolla 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 1970 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Opel Corsa (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Opel Corsa | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Corsa | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1166 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 73 HP |
Torque | 115 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 51 L |