1999 Honda Life vs. 1975 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1999 Honda Life 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 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Opel Kadett (98 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Opel Kadett weights approximately 40 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Opel Kadett. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 1975 Opel Kadett (148 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1975 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Life | 1975 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Life | Kadett |
Year Released | 1999 | 1975 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2520 mm |