1974 Opel Kadett vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 39 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 329 more horse power than 1974 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 1560 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 473 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Opel Kadett. 2013 Toyota Tundra 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. 2013 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1974 Opel Kadett | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Kadett | Tundra |
Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 991 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 102 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 5810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1935 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 100 L |