1974 Buick Centurion vs. 1974 Opel Kadett
To start off, both 1974 Buick Centurion and 1974 Opel Kadett were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick Centurion (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1974 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Centurion weights approximately 1250 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Opel Kadett. 1974 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1974 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1974 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Buick Centurion | 1974 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Buick | Opel |
Model | Centurion | Kadett |
Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1194 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2410 mm |