1954 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1977 Opel Kadett is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Aston Martin DB2 (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (74 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 328 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, 1954 Aston Martin DB2 (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (113 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1954 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett. 1977 Opel Kadett has automatic transmission and 1954 Aston Martin DB2 has manual transmission. 1954 Aston Martin DB2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Opel Kadett will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Aston Martin DB2 | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
Model | DB2 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1954 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1158 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 43 L |