1977 Opel Kadett vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 36 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 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (511 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 436 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (75 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 1115 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (700 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 587 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (113 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E 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. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1977 Opel Kadett | 2013 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Opel | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Kadett | E |
Year Released | 1977 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 511 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4913 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2874 mm |