2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1964 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (612 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 565 more horse power than 1964 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1964 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 882 kg more than 1964 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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (596 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 526 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Opel Kadett. (70 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 1964 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Corvette | Kadett |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 612 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 596 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1582 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2330 mm |
