1977 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1979 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1979 Opel Kadett is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chevrolet Corvette 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 1979 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1979 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 887 kg more than 1979 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 1979 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Opel Kadett. 1977 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1979 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1979 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Chevrolet Corvette | 1979 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Corvette | Kadett |
Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 72.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1677 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 43 L |