1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1992 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 15 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 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (330 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1194 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, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (475 Nm) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm). This means 1992 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin Virage | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
| Model | Virage | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 44 L |
