1988 Opel Kadett vs. 1988 Renault 19
To start off, both 1988 Opel Kadett and 1988 Renault 19 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Opel Kadett (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1988 Renault 19. (79 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Opel Kadett weights approximately 67 kg more than 1988 Renault 19. 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 Opel Kadett (195 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 19. (107 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1988 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 19.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Opel Kadett | 1988 Renault 19 | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Kadett | 19 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1007 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
