1971 Opel Kadett vs. 1973 Triumph TR6
To start off, 1973 Triumph TR6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Triumph TR6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Triumph TR6 (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1971 Opel Kadett. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Triumph TR6 should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Triumph TR6 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1971 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, 1973 Triumph TR6 (194 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Kadett. (88 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Triumph TR6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Opel Kadett | 1973 Triumph TR6 | |
| Make | Opel | Triumph |
| Model | Kadett | TR6 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 64 L |
