2006 Honda Accord vs. 1984 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 22 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 2,358 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1984 Opel Kadett. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster 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, 2006 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Kadett. (98 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 1984 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Accord | Kadett |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2358 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |
