1973 Opel Kadett vs. 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 21 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 2,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1973 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 965 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, 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL (271 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Kadett. 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL 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. 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Opel Kadett | 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Opel | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Kadett | SL |
Year Released | 1973 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1196 cc | 2799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 73.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 795 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 80 L |