1952 Buick 40 vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1977 Opel Kadett is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Buick 40 (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (74 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 805 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, 1952 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (113 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1952 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Buick 40 | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Buick | Opel |
Model | 40 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1952 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2410 mm |