1974 Opel Kadett vs. 1985 Porsche 930
To start off, 1985 Porsche 930 is newer by 11 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 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 930 (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1974 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 930 weights approximately 480 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, 1985 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Opel Kadett | 1985 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Kadett | 930 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1194 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |