1980 Lada 2105 vs. 1968 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1980 Lada 2105 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lada 2105 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lada 2105 (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1968 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lada 2105 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lada 2105 weights approximately 259 kg more than 1968 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, 1980 Lada 2105 (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Kadett. (76 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Lada 2105 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lada 2105 | 1968 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Lada | Opel |
| Model | 2105 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2420 mm |
