1984 Maserati 420 vs. 1967 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1984 Maserati 420 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Maserati 420 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1967 Opel Kadett. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Maserati 420 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1967 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 Maserati 420 (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Kadett. (127 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1984 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Maserati 420 | 1967 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Maserati | Opel |
| Model | 420 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2420 mm |
