1984 Buick Electra vs. 1976 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1984 Buick Electra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1976 Opel Kadett. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1976 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 870 kg more than 1976 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, 1984 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Opel Kadett. (90 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Opel Kadett. 1984 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1976 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1976 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Electra | 1976 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Electra | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4127 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 43 L |
