1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1973 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1973 Opel Kadett is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Aston Martin DB5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Aston Martin DB5 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Aston Martin DB5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1973 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 708 kg more than 1973 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, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (389 Nm) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm). This means 1965 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 1973 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
| Model | DB5 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 822 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 43 L |
