1998 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1973 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1998 Mazda RX-7 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 2,616 cc, 1998 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda RX-7 (280 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1973 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1973 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, 1998 Mazda RX-7 (315 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mazda RX-7 | 1973 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | RX-7 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 43 L |
