1978 Chrysler 160 vs. 1978 Opel Kadett
To start off, both 1978 Chrysler 160 and 1978 Opel Kadett were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,639 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Chrysler 160 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chrysler 160 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1978 Opel Kadett. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chrysler 160 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler 160 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Chrysler 160 (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Kadett. (90 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1978 Chrysler 160 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chrysler 160 | 1978 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Chrysler | Opel |
Model | 160 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1639 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2400 mm |