1973 Buick Centurion vs. 1973 Opel Kadett
To start off, both 1973 Buick Centurion and 1973 Opel Kadett were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Centurion (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1973 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 1256 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Kadett. 1973 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1973 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1973 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Centurion | 1973 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Centurion | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2410 mm |
