1977 Opel Kadett vs. 1998 Toyota Century
To start off, 1998 Toyota Century is newer by 21 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 5,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Century weights approximately 1068 kg more than 1977 Opel Kadett.
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. 1998 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1977 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1977 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Opel Kadett | 1998 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Kadett | Century |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1900 mm |
