1977 Mazda RX-2 vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, both 1977 Mazda RX-2 and 1977 Opel Kadett were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,292 cc, 1977 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mazda RX-2 (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mazda RX-2 should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mazda RX-2 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1977 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 Mazda RX-2 (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 Mazda RX-2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Mazda RX-2 | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | RX-2 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2410 mm |
