1986 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (74 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 443 kg more than 1977 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, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (113 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett. 1977 Opel Kadett has automatic transmission and 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS has manual transmission. 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Opel Kadett will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Ferrari | Opel |
Model | 328 GTS | Kadett |
Year Released | 1986 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3185 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 263 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 43 L |