1994 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1985 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1994 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1994 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1985 Opel Kadett. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 324 kg more than 1985 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 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Kadett. (88 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Kadett. 1985 Opel Kadett has automatic transmission and 1994 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1994 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Opel Kadett will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Mazda RX-7 | 1985 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | RX-7 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1314 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |
