2004 Honda Fit vs. 1984 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2004 Honda Fit is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Opel Kadett (90 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2004 Honda Fit. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Fit weights approximately 110 kg more than 1984 Opel Kadett.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1984 Opel Kadett (124 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Fit. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Fit | 1984 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Fit | Kadett |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2520 mm |
