1967 Opel Kadett vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 1978 Porsche 924 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 924 (124 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1967 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 924 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1967 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, 1978 Porsche 924 (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Kadett. (76 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Kadett | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Kadett | 924 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1077 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 76 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |
