1978 Opel Kadett vs. 1995 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1995 Toyota Supra is newer by 17 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1978 Opel Kadett. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Supra weights approximately 795 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, 1995 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Kadett. (90 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Kadett | 1995 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Kadett | Supra |
Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1196 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 75 L |