1995 Lamborghini P140 vs. 1974 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1995 Lamborghini P140 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 3,960 cc (10 cylinders), 1995 Lamborghini P140 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lamborghini P140 (372 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 1974 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lamborghini P140 should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lamborghini P140 weights approximately 496 kg more than 1974 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 Lamborghini P140 (390 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Lamborghini P140 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lamborghini P140 | 1974 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Opel |
| Model | P140 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3960 cc | 991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 372 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1286 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1320 mm |
