1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1972 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 495 more horse power than 1972 Opel Kadett. (48 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1232 kg more than 1972 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, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 674 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1972 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 43 L |
