1965 Opel Kadett vs. 1976 Porsche 930
To start off, 1976 Porsche 930 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1965 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Porsche 930 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1965 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, 1976 Porsche 930 (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Opel Kadett | 1976 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Kadett | 930 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 993 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 70.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2510 mm |