1973 Opel Kadett vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 39 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 3,700 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (242 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1973 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 895 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, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Kadett. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado 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. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Opel Kadett | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Opel | Chevrolet |
Model | Kadett | Colorado |
Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1196 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 795 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 72 L |