1968 Opel Kadett vs. 1993 Toyota Aristo
To start off, 1993 Toyota Aristo is newer by 25 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Aristo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Aristo (220 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1968 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Aristo should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Aristo weights approximately 971 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, 1993 Toyota Aristo (285 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Kadett. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Aristo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Kadett. 1993 Toyota Aristo 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. 1993 Toyota Aristo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Opel Kadett | 1993 Toyota Aristo | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Kadett | Aristo |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1076 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
