1979 Opel Kadett vs. 1994 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1994 Toyota Venture is newer by 15 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 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Opel Kadett (90 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Venture weights approximately 370 kg more than 1979 Opel Kadett.
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, 1994 Toyota Venture (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Opel Kadett. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Opel Kadett | 1994 Toyota Venture | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Kadett | Venture |
Year Released | 1979 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1812 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2510 mm |