1998 Lotus 340 R vs. 1973 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1998 Lotus 340 R is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Lotus 340 R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus 340 R (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1973 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus 340 R should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Opel Kadett weights approximately 115 kg more than 1998 Lotus 340 R.
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 Lotus 340 R (198 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm). This means 1998 Lotus 340 R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lotus 340 R | 1973 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Lotus | Opel |
| Model | 340 R | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 43 L |
