2007 Mazda B3000 vs. 1962 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2007 Mazda B3000 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda B3000 (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1962 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda B3000 should accelerate faster than 1962 Opel Kadett.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mazda B3000 (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Opel Kadett. (70 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda B3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda B3000 | 1962 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | B3000 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2330 mm |
