2003 Honda Insight vs. 1968 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2003 Honda Insight is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,078 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Insight (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1968 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Insight weights approximately 85 kg more than 1968 Opel Kadett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Opel Kadett is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Opel Kadett. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Insight, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Honda Insight (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Kadett. (76 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Insight | 1968 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Insight | Kadett |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2420 mm |
