1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1979 Opel Kadett
To start off, both 1979 Ferrari 400 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1979 Opel Kadett. (52 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1979 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 995 kg more than 1979 Opel Kadett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Ferrari 400 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Ferrari 400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Opel Kadett, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Opel Kadett. (83 Nm). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 400 | 1979 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | 400 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 42 L |
