1977 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1965 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1965 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 977 kg more than 1965 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, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette (346 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Chevrolet Corvette | 1965 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Corvette | Kadett |
Year Released | 1977 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 61 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1677 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |