1997 Caterham C21 vs. 1967 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1997 Caterham C21 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Caterham C21 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1967 Opel Kadett. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Caterham C21 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Kadett weights approximately 230 kg more than 1997 Caterham C21.
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, 1997 Caterham C21 (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Kadett. (127 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1997 Caterham C21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Caterham C21 | 1967 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Caterham | Opel |
| Model | C21 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2420 mm |
