2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue vs. 1984 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 3,457 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1984 Opel Kadett. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue should accelerate faster than 1984 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, 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue (311 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Kadett. (98 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Kadett. 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue has automatic transmission and 1984 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1984 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue | 1984 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Opel |
| Model | Intrigue | Kadett |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3457 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2530 mm |
