1967 Opel Kadett vs. 1978 Peugeot 305
To start off, 1978 Peugeot 305 is newer by 11 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 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Kadett (75 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1978 Peugeot 305. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1978 Peugeot 305. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Peugeot 305 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1967 Opel Kadett.
Because 1967 Opel Kadett is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Opel Kadett. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Peugeot 305, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (127 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Peugeot 305. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Peugeot 305.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Kadett | 1978 Peugeot 305 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Kadett | 305 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2630 mm |
