1965 Opel Kadett vs. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 37 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1965 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 800 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, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (485 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Opel Kadett | 2002 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Opel | Chevrolet |
| Model | Kadett | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 5666 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 485 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |
