1958 Jaguar MK VIII vs. 1976 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1976 Opel Kadett is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Jaguar MK VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Jaguar MK VIII (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1976 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 1976 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 945 kg more than 1976 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, 1958 Jaguar MK VIII (291 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1958 Jaguar MK VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Jaguar MK VIII | 1976 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Jaguar | Opel |
| Model | MK VIII | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 43 L |
