1978 Opel Kadett vs. 1987 Porsche 924
To start off, 1987 Porsche 924 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 924 (161 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1978 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 924 weights approximately 375 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, 1987 Porsche 924 (210 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Kadett | 1987 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Kadett | 924 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1194 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 78.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 66 L |