1978 Opel Kadett vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 31 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 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (409 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 358 more horse power than 1978 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 605 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (405 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Kadett | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Kadett | 911 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1194 cc | 3599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 409 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 405 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 76.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 67 L |