1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1971 Opel Kadett
To start off, both 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight and 1971 Opel Kadett were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,457 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1971 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1971 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1971 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Opel |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7457 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2430 mm |
