1973 Opel Kadett vs. 1994 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1994 TVR Griffith 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 3,945 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 TVR Griffith (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1973 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 TVR Griffith weights approximately 270 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 TVR Griffith (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1994 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Opel Kadett | 1994 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Opel | TVR |
| Model | Kadett | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 3945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 57 L |
