1972 Opel Kadett vs. 1992 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1992 Toyota Supra is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 2,952 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Supra (104 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1972 Opel Kadett. (48 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Supra weights approximately 810 kg more than 1972 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, 1992 Toyota Supra (334 Nm) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm). This means 1992 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Opel Kadett | 1992 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Kadett | Supra |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1078 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2560 mm |
