1968 Opel Kadett vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 24 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 391 more horse power than 1968 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 940 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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 476 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Kadett. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Kadett. 1992 Ferrari 456 has automatic transmission and 1968 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1968 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ferrari 456 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Opel Kadett | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
| Make | Opel | Ferrari |
| Model | Kadett | 456 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1076 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 110 L |
