1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1973 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 6,329 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1973 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1975 kg more than 1973 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 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1973 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
| Model | 600 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6329 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2410 mm |
