2009 Infiniti QX56 vs. 1969 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2009 Infiniti QX56 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti QX56 (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1969 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Infiniti QX56 weights approximately 964 kg more than 1969 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 Infiniti QX56 (533 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 457 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Kadett. (76 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Infiniti QX56 | 1969 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Infiniti | Opel |
| Model | QX56 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 533 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1719 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 70 L |
