1950 Buick 40 vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1977 Opel Kadett is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,065 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Buick 40 (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 820 kg more than 1977 Opel Kadett. 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, 1950 Buick 40 (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (90 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1950 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Buick 40 | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Buick | Opel |
Model | 40 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1950 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4065 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2400 mm |