1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1985 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1985 Opel Kadett is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 AC Greyhound. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 AC Greyhound would be higher. At 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1985 Opel Kadett. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 241 kg more than 1985 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, 1959 AC Greyhound (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Kadett. (88 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 1985 Opel Kadett | |
Make | AC | Opel |
Model | Greyhound | Kadett |
Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 774 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 40 L |