1967 Opel Kadett vs. 1973 Porsche 914
To start off, 1973 Porsche 914 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Kadett (90 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1973 Porsche 914. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1973 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Porsche 914 weights approximately 136 kg more than 1967 Opel Kadett.
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, 1967 Opel Kadett (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Porsche 914. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Kadett | 1973 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Kadett | 914 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 61 L |
