1969 Opel Kadett vs. 1972 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1972 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 7,456 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Firebird (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1969 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 921 kg more than 1969 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, 1972 Pontiac Firebird (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 487 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Kadett. (76 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Opel Kadett | 1972 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Opel | Pontiac |
| Model | Kadett | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1078 cc | 7456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 76 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1676 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
