1969 Opel Kadett vs. 2012 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2012 Lotus Elise is newer by 43 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Elise (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1969 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lotus Elise weights approximately 171 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, 2012 Lotus Elise (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Kadett. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Opel Kadett | 2012 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Opel | Lotus |
Model | Kadett | Elise |
Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 926 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1118 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 44 L |