1965 Opel Kadett vs. 2013 Subaru BRZ
To start off, 2013 Subaru BRZ is newer by 48 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Subaru BRZ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru BRZ (197 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1965 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru BRZ should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru BRZ weights approximately 555 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, 2013 Subaru BRZ (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru BRZ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Opel Kadett | 2013 Subaru BRZ | |
| Make | Opel | Subaru |
| Model | Kadett | BRZ |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4235 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2570 mm |
