1993 Mazda AZ-1 vs. 1979 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 993 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mazda AZ-1 weights approximately 44 kg more than 1979 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 Mazda AZ-1 (85 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm). This means 1993 Mazda AZ-1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mazda AZ-1 | 1979 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | AZ-1 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 657 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 834 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2640 mm |
