1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 vs. 1978 Opel Kadett
To start off, both 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 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 2,398 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 (72 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1978 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 weights approximately 745 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 Mercedes-Benz 240 (137 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 | 1978 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
| Model | 240 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2398 cc | 1194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3430 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 43 L |
