1969 AMC Hornet vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1977 Opel Kadett is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 AMC Hornet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 AMC Hornet would be higher. At 4,983 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 AMC Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 AMC Hornet (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (74 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 AMC Hornet should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 AMC Hornet weights approximately 519 kg more than 1977 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, 1969 AMC Hornet (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (113 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1969 AMC Hornet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1969 AMC Hornet | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
Make | AMC | Opel |
Model | Hornet | Kadett |
Year Released | 1969 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4983 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1349 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |