1977 Opel Kadett vs. 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR
To start off, 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR is newer by 30 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 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,064 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 1005 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR weights approximately 460 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, 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,060 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 970 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (90 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Opel Kadett | 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR | |
| Make | Opel | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Kadett | CCXR |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 1064 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 1060 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2660 mm |
