1990 Alpine V6 vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1990 Alpine V6 is newer by 13 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alpine V6 (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alpine V6 weights approximately 418 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, 1990 Alpine V6 (298 Nm) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm). This means 1990 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alpine V6 | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Alpine | Opel |
| Model | V6 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2670 mm |
