1988 Audi 200 vs. 1988 Opel Kadett
To start off, both 1988 Audi 200 and 1988 Opel Kadett were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,144 cc (5 cylinders), 1988 Audi 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Audi 200 (180 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1988 Opel Kadett. (150 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Audi 200 should accelerate faster than 1988 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Audi 200 weights approximately 473 kg more than 1988 Opel Kadett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1988 Audi 200 (252 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Opel Kadett. (195 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1988 Audi 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Audi 200 | 1988 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Audi | Opel |
| Model | 200 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1007 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
