1974 Opel Kadett vs. 1977 Porsche 912
To start off, 1977 Porsche 912 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 912 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 912 (87 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1974 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 912 should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Porsche 912 weights approximately 320 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, 1977 Porsche 912 (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 912 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Opel Kadett | 1977 Porsche 912 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Kadett | 912 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1194 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 71 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 | 820 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2220 mm |