1999 Mercury Villager vs. 1988 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1999 Mercury Villager is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Villager (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1988 Opel Kadett. (81 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1988 Opel Kadett.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Opel Kadett. (132 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Opel Kadett. 1999 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 1988 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1988 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Villager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercury Villager | 1988 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Villager | Kadett |
Year Released | 1999 | 1988 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1390 mm |