1975 Opel Kadett vs. 1994 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1994 Toyota Venture is newer by 19 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 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Venture (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1975 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Venture should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Venture weights approximately 505 kg more than 1975 Opel Kadett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Opel Kadett is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Opel Kadett. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Venture, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1994 Toyota Venture (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Opel Kadett | 1994 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Kadett | Venture |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
