1996 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1971 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 363 more horse power than 1971 Opel Kadett. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 810 kg more than 1971 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, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Kadett. (88 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari 512 TR | 1971 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | 512 TR | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1196 cc |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2430 mm |
