1993 Jaguar XJ vs. 1975 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJ is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJ (318 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1975 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Kadett.
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 Jaguar XJ (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Jaguar XJ | 1975 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Jaguar | Opel |
Model | XJ | Kadett |
Year Released | 1993 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5993 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 318 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 464 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 61 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 43 L |