1982 Honda Accord vs. 1980 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1982 Honda Accord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Opel Kadett (91 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1982 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Honda Accord weights approximately 10 kg more than 1980 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, 1982 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Kadett. (124 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Accord | 1980 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Accord | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2520 mm |
