1968 Mercedes-Benz SE vs. 1967 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE is newer by 1 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 2,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE (169 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1967 Opel Kadett. (90 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE weights approximately 630 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Kadett. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE | 1967 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
| Model | SE | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2778 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 44 L |
