1985 Opel Senator vs. 1967 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1985 Opel Senator is newer by 18 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 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Opel Senator (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1967 Opel Kadett. (90 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Opel Senator weights approximately 496 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, 1985 Opel Senator (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Kadett. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Opel Senator | 1967 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Senator | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2400 mm |
