1985 Opel Kadett vs. 1992 Porsche 968
To start off, 1992 Porsche 968 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 968 (241 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1985 Opel Kadett. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 968 weights approximately 626 kg more than 1985 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, 1992 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Kadett. (88 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Opel Kadett | 1992 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Kadett | 968 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1196 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 774 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 74 L |