1968 Opel Kadett vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1968 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 911 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1968 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, 1990 Porsche 911 (316 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Kadett. (76 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Opel Kadett | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Kadett | 911 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1078 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 76 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 77 L |
