1963 Opel Kadett vs. 1989 Volvo 760
To start off, 1989 Volvo 760 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 2,314 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Volvo 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volvo 760 (163 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1963 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Volvo 760 weights approximately 760 kg more than 1963 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, 1989 Volvo 760 (263 Nm @ 3450 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Kadett. (70 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Volvo 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Opel Kadett | 1989 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Opel | Volvo |
| Model | Kadett | 760 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 2314 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3450 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 1462 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2780 mm |
