2004 Holden UTE vs. 1978 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2004 Holden UTE is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Holden UTE (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1978 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Holden UTE weights approximately 680 kg more than 1978 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 Holden UTE (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2004 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Holden UTE | 1978 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Holden | Opel |
| Model | UTE | Kadett |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
