1978 Opel Kadett vs. 1997 Volvo V90
To start off, 1997 Volvo V90 is newer by 19 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 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Volvo V90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volvo V90 (178 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1978 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volvo V90 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Volvo V90 weights approximately 825 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, 1997 Volvo V90 (260 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1997 Volvo V90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Opel Kadett | 1997 Volvo V90 | |
| Make | Opel | Volvo |
| Model | Kadett | V90 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
