2002 Lotus Esprit vs. 1965 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2002 Lotus Esprit is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 3,504 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Esprit (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1965 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 640 kg more than 1965 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, 2002 Lotus Esprit (400 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lotus Esprit | 1965 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Lotus | Opel |
| Model | Esprit | Kadett |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2330 mm |
