1998 Acura NSX vs. 1974 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1998 Acura NSX is newer by 24 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Acura NSX (291 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1974 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Kadett.
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, 1998 Acura NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Acura NSX | 1974 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Acura | Opel |
| Model | NSX | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2410 mm |
