1972 Mazda RX-4 vs. 1971 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1972 Mazda RX-4 is newer by 1 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 2,616 cc, 1972 Mazda RX-4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mazda RX-4 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1971 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mazda RX-4 should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda RX-4 weights approximately 355 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, 1972 Mazda RX-4 (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Kadett. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Mazda RX-4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda RX-4 | 1971 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | RX-4 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2430 mm |
