1993 Honda NSX vs. 1971 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1993 Honda NSX is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1971 Opel Kadett. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda NSX weights approximately 610 kg more than 1971 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, 1993 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Kadett. (88 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda NSX | 1971 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | NSX | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
