1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1968 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 (245 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1968 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 853 kg more than 1968 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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 (399 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Kadett. (76 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1968 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
| Model | 500 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4973 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2420 mm |
