1999 GMC Safari vs. 1975 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1999 GMC Safari is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 4,291 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1975 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 1135 kg more than 1975 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, 1999 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Kadett. (81 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GMC Safari | 1975 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | GMC | Opel |
| Model | Safari | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4291 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 43 L |
