1973 Opel Kadett vs. 1999 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 1999 Toyota Sienna is newer by 26 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 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Sienna (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1973 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 945 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.
Because 1973 Opel Kadett is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Opel Kadett. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Toyota Sienna (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Kadett. 1999 Toyota Sienna 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. 1999 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Opel Kadett | 1999 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Kadett | Sienna |
Year Released | 1973 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 3001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2910 mm |