1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 vs. 1986 Opel Kadett
To start off, both 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 and 1986 Opel Kadett were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1986 Opel Kadett. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 weights approximately 703 kg more than 1986 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 Mercedes-Benz 560 (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Kadett. (178 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Kadett. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 has automatic transmission and 1986 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1986 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | 1986 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
| Model | 560 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5547 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
