2000 Dodge Viper vs. 1976 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 8,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Viper (501 HP) has 450 more horse power than 1976 Opel Kadett. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1976 Opel Kadett.
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, 2000 Dodge Viper (678 Nm) has 598 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 1976 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Dodge | Opel |
| Model | Viper | Kadett |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8000 cc | 1194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 501 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
