1979 Daihatsu Taft vs. 1979 Opel Kadett
To start off, both 1979 Daihatsu Taft and 1979 Opel Kadett were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Opel Kadett (90 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Taft. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Daihatsu Taft weights approximately 50 kg more than 1979 Opel Kadett.
Because 1979 Daihatsu Taft is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Opel Kadett. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Daihatsu Taft will offer significantly more control. 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, 1979 Opel Kadett (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Taft. (63 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1979 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Taft.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Daihatsu Taft | 1979 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Opel |
| Model | Taft | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 958 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2520 mm |
