1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1978 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 (131 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1978 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1978 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, 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 (198 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm). This means 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1978 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
Model | 190 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1988 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 80 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.3 mm | 61 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |