1973 Opel Kadett vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1973 Opel Kadett is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Plymouth Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Plymouth Valiant would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1973 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 488 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, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (251 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Opel Kadett | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
| Make | Opel | Plymouth |
| Model | Kadett | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 822 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 60 L |
