1964 Opel Kadett vs. 1999 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1999 Toyota MR2 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota MR2 (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1964 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1964 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1964 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, 1999 Toyota MR2 (183 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Opel Kadett. (70 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Opel Kadett | 1999 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Kadett | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 991 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2440 mm |
