1995 Caterham 21 vs. 1969 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1995 Caterham 21 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Caterham 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham 21 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1969 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Kadett weights approximately 107 kg more than 1995 Caterham 21.
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, 1995 Caterham 21 (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Kadett. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Caterham 21 | 1969 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Caterham | Opel |
| Model | 21 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 648 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |
