1971 Opel Kadett vs. 2010 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2010 Toyota Hilux is newer by 39 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Hilux (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1971 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 929 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, 2010 Toyota Hilux (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Kadett. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Opel Kadett | 2010 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Kadett | Hilux |
Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1077 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3090 mm |