1983 Opel Monza vs. 1965 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1983 Opel Monza is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Opel Monza (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1965 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Monza weights approximately 670 kg more than 1965 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, 1983 Opel Monza (189 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Opel Monza | 1965 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Monza | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2330 mm |
