1977 Opel Kadett vs. 1981 Suzuki Cervo
To start off, 1981 Suzuki Cervo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Kadett (74 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1981 Suzuki Cervo. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1981 Suzuki Cervo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Opel Kadett weights approximately 295 kg more than 1981 Suzuki Cervo. 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 Opel Kadett (113 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Suzuki Cervo. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Suzuki Cervo. 1977 Opel Kadett has automatic transmission and 1981 Suzuki Cervo has manual transmission. 1981 Suzuki Cervo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Opel Kadett will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Opel Kadett | 1981 Suzuki Cervo | |
Make | Opel | Suzuki |
Model | Kadett | Cervo |
Year Released | 1977 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 539 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2040 mm |