1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 1985 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1985 Opel Kadett is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick LeSabre (105 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1985 Opel Kadett. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 810 kg more than 1985 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, 1981 Buick LeSabre (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Kadett. (88 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick LeSabre | 1985 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Buick | Opel |
Model | LeSabre | Kadett |
Year Released | 1981 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 274 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2420 mm |