1975 Opel Kadett vs. 1982 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1982 Opel Ascona is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Opel Kadett (98 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1982 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Opel Ascona weights approximately 90 kg more than 1975 Opel Kadett.
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, 1975 Opel Kadett (148 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Ascona. (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1975 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Opel Kadett | 1982 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Kadett | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 70 L |
