1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1968 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1968 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1968 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 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (305 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Kadett. (76 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Kadett. 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 1968 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1968 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1968 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Opel |
| Model | Eighty-Eight | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2420 mm |
