1964 Maserati 3500 vs. 1979 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1979 Opel Kadett is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Maserati 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Maserati 3500 would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Maserati 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Maserati 3500 (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1979 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 1979 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Maserati 3500 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1979 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, 1964 Maserati 3500 (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1964 Maserati 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Maserati 3500 | 1979 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Maserati | Opel |
Model | 3500 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1964 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3485 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2640 mm |