1976 Opel Kadett vs. 1955 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1976 Opel Kadett is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Riley Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Riley Pathfinder (108 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1976 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Riley Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1976 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 715 kg more than 1976 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, 1955 Riley Pathfinder (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1955 Riley Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Opel Kadett | 1955 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | Opel | Riley |
| Model | Kadett | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 59 L |
