1979 Holden GTS vs. 1979 Opel Kadett
To start off, both 1979 Holden GTS 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 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Holden GTS (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1979 Opel Kadett. (52 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Holden GTS should accelerate faster than 1979 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Holden GTS weights approximately 640 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 Holden GTS 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 Holden GTS. 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 Holden GTS (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Opel Kadett. (83 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Holden GTS | 1979 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Holden | Opel |
Model | GTS | Kadett |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4141 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2530 mm |