1973 Opel Kadett vs. 1990 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1990 Peugeot 505 is newer by 17 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Peugeot 505 (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1973 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 440 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, 1990 Peugeot 505 (144 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1990 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Opel Kadett | 1990 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Kadett | 505 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1078 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2750 mm |
