1979 Honda Accord vs. 1991 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1991 Opel Kadett is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Opel Kadett (81 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1991 Opel Kadett (132 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1991 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 1991 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Accord | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
