1980 GMC Suburban vs. 1984 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1984 Opel Kadett is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 GMC Suburban (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1984 Opel Kadett. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Kadett.
Because 1980 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Opel Kadett. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 GMC Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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, 1980 GMC Suburban (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Kadett. (98 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Kadett. 1980 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1984 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1984 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 GMC Suburban | 1984 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | GMC | Opel |
| Model | Suburban | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2530 mm |
