1977 Opel Kadett vs. 1995 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 1995 Venturi Atlantique is newer by 18 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Venturi Atlantique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Venturi Atlantique (277 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Venturi Atlantique weights approximately 430 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, 1995 Venturi Atlantique (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Opel Kadett | 1995 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Opel | Venturi |
| Model | Kadett | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| 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 | 820 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
