1978 Opel Senator vs. 1965 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1978 Opel Senator is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (170 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1965 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 640 kg more than 1965 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, 1978 Opel Senator (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Opel Senator | 1965 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Senator | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
