1973 Opel Kadett vs. 2013 Infiniti G
To start off, 2013 Infiniti G is newer by 40 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 3,696 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti G (325 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1973 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti G should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti G weights approximately 892 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, 2013 Infiniti G (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Opel Kadett | 2013 Infiniti G | |
| Make | Opel | Infiniti |
| Model | Kadett | G |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1078 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1823 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1406 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2850 mm |
