1970 Opel Commodore vs. 1985 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1985 Opel Kadett is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Commodore (148 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1985 Opel Kadett. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Commodore weights approximately 446 kg more than 1985 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, 1970 Opel Commodore (223 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Kadett. (88 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Opel Commodore | 1985 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Opel | Opel |
Model | Commodore | Kadett |
Year Released | 1970 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2784 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 774 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 40 L |