2005 Dodge Charger vs. 1978 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2005 Dodge Charger is newer by 27 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Charger (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1978 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Charger weights approximately 1038 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, 2005 Dodge Charger (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Kadett. 2005 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 1978 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1978 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Charger | 1978 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Dodge | Opel |
Model | Charger | Kadett |
Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 43 L |