1994 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1965 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1994 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1965 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1300 kg more than 1965 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 Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Aston Martin Virage | 1965 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
| Model | Virage | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
