1978 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1978 Opel Kadett
To start off, both 1978 Mercedes-Benz S 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 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercedes-Benz S (157 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1978 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 790 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 S (223 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mercedes-Benz S | 1978 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
| Model | S | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2746 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 43 L |
