1973 Opel Kadett vs. 1982 Volvo 240
To start off, 1982 Volvo 240 is newer by 9 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Volvo 240 (106 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1973 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Volvo 240 weights approximately 500 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, 1982 Volvo 240 (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1982 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Opel Kadett | 1982 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Opel | Volvo |
| Model | Kadett | 240 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
