1985 Ford Laser vs. 1985 Opel Kadett
To start off, both 1985 Ford Laser and 1985 Opel Kadett were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Opel Kadett (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1985 Ford Laser. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Opel Kadett weights approximately 138 kg more than 1985 Ford Laser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1985 Opel Kadett (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Laser. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Laser | 1985 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Laser | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2530 mm |
