1963 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1978 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1978 Opel Kadett is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1978 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 555 kg more than 1978 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, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1963 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Chevrolet Corvette | 1978 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Corvette | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 43 L |
