1994 McLaren F1 vs. 1975 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1994 McLaren F1 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 6,062 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 McLaren F1 (627 HP) has 529 more horse power than 1975 Opel Kadett. (98 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 McLaren F1 weights approximately 290 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 McLaren F1 (881 Nm) has 733 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Kadett. (148 Nm). This means 1994 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 McLaren F1 | 1975 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | McLaren | Opel |
| Model | F1 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6062 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 627 HP | 98 HP |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 371 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2520 mm |
