1977 Opel Kadett vs. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana
To start off, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana is newer by 13 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche Pan Americana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana weights approximately 684 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, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana (310 Nm) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche Pan Americana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Opel Kadett | 1990 Porsche Pan Americana | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Kadett | Pan Americana |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2280 mm |
