1967 Opel Kadett vs. 1989 Renault 21
To start off, 1989 Renault 21 is newer by 22 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 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Renault 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 75 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Renault 21 weights approximately 80 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, 1989 Renault 21, 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, 1989 Renault 21 (129 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Kadett. (127 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1989 Renault 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Kadett | 1989 Renault 21 | |
Make | Opel | Renault |
Model | Kadett | 21 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 83.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 55 L |