1974 Maserati Bora vs. 1967 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1974 Maserati Bora is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 4,718 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1967 Opel Kadett. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Maserati Bora weights approximately 545 kg more than 1967 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 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Kadett. (127 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1974 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Maserati Bora | 1967 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Maserati | Opel |
| Model | Bora | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4718 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2420 mm |
