1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1975 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 19 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 445 more horse power than 1975 Opel Kadett. (98 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1975 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, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 597 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Kadett. (148 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1975 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
Model | V8 Vantage | Kadett |
Year Released | 1994 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 43 L |