2003 Lotus Elise vs. 1976 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2003 Lotus Elise is newer by 27 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lotus Elise (121 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1976 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1976 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Opel Kadett weights approximately 70 kg more than 2003 Lotus Elise.
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, 2003 Lotus Elise (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2003 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Lotus Elise | 1976 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Lotus | Opel |
Model | Elise | Kadett |
Year Released | 2003 | 1976 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 121 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
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 Weight | 750 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 43 L |