1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1964 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1964 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1964 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 848 kg more than 1964 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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Opel Kadett. (70 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1964 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Corvette | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1548 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2330 mm |
