1972 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1965 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette (255 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1965 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 799 kg more than 1965 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, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Corvette | 1965 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Corvette | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1499 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
