1981 Mazda 929 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 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 1,969 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mazda 929 (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1985 Opel Kadett. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mazda 929 weights approximately 376 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 Mazda 929 (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Kadett. (88 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Mazda 929 | 1985 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | 929 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 774 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2530 mm |
