1969 Opel Kadett vs. 2010 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tundra is newer by 41 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tundra (234 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1969 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 575 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, 2010 Toyota Tundra (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Kadett. (76 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Opel Kadett | 2010 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Kadett | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1078 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 76 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
