1979 Opel Kadett vs. 1992 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1992 Toyota MR2 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota MR2 (154 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1979 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1979 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 445 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.
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, 1992 Toyota MR2 (191 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Opel Kadett | 1992 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Kadett | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 70 L |
