1959 Lotus Seven vs. 1975 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1975 Opel Kadett is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Lotus Seven (74 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1975 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Opel Kadett weights approximately 415 kg more than 1959 Lotus Seven.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lotus Seven | 1975 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Lotus | Opel |
Model | Seven | Kadett |
Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 420 kg | 835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2520 mm |