1972 Opel Admiral vs. 1979 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1979 Opel Kadett is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1979 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1979 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Opel Admiral weights approximately 655 kg more than 1979 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 Opel Admiral (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Opel Kadett. (81 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Opel Admiral | 1979 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Admiral | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2784 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 43 L |
