2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1985 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 5,932 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (460 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 401 more horse power than 1985 Opel Kadett. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 924 kg more than 1985 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, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 454 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Kadett. (88 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Kadett. 1985 Opel Kadett has automatic transmission and 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Opel Kadett will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1985 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
| Model | Vanquish | Kadett |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5932 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 460 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1914 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2420 mm |
