1993 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1973 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz S (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 338 more horse power than 1973 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 1385 kg more than 1973 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 Mercedes-Benz S (570 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 490 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Kadett. 1993 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 1973 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1973 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Mercedes-Benz S | 1973 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
Model | S | Kadett |
Year Released | 1993 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5987 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 389 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.2 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 43 L |