1973 Opel Kadett vs. 1978 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1978 Peugeot 504 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Peugeot 504 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1973 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 508 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, 1978 Peugeot 504 (160 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm). This means 1978 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Opel Kadett | 1978 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Kadett | 504 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 822 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2910 mm |
