1978 Opel Kadett vs. 1959 Tatra T603
To start off, 1978 Opel Kadett is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Tatra T603 (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1978 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Tatra T603 weights approximately 650 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, 1959 Tatra T603 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1959 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Opel Kadett | 1959 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Opel | Tatra |
| Model | Kadett | T603 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1194 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |
