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Quick notes on Opel Kadett transmission

    • Drive: Front wheel drive
    • Gearbox construction: Manual
    • Transmission type: 5 MT
    • Average optimal engine speed: 5286 rpm
    • Average torque: 107 Nm

Gearbox types in 1986 Opel Kadett through generations

  • 1.3 N —5 MT (94 Nm)
  • 1.3 S —5 MT (102 Nm)
  • 1.4i —5 MT (103 Nm)
  • 1.4 S —5 MT (108 Nm)
  • 1.6 —5 MT (130 Nm)
  • 1.6i —5 MT (121 Nm)
  • 1.6 D —5 MT (96 Nm)
  • 1.7 D —5 MT (105 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.3 S 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 1.4i 5 MT—5600 rpm.
  • 1.4 S 5 MT—5600 rpm.
  • 1.6 5 MT—5400 rpm.
  • 1.6i 5 MT—5200 rpm.
  • 1.6 D 5 MT—4600 rpm.
  • 1.7 D 5 MT—4600 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.3 N Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive - -
    1.3 S Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 69%
    1.4i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5600 rpm. 84%
    1.4 S Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5600 rpm. 84%
    1.6 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5400 rpm. 91%
    1.6i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5200 rpm. 91%
    1.6 D Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4600 rpm. 96%
    1.7 D Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4600 rpm. 96%
    1.7 TD Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive - -
    Vehicle 1.3 N
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 1.3 S
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 1.4i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.4 S
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.6
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 1.6i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 1.6 D
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.7 D
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.7 TD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -

    Quick notes on Opel Kadett transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 4 MT
      • Average acceleration: 13 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5363 rpm
      • Average torque: 120 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 8 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 928 kg / 2046 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1333 kg / 2939 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 2 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1984 Opel Kadett through generations

  • 1.3 S —5 MT (102 Nm)
  • 1.4i —5 MT (103 Nm)
  • 1.3i CAT —5 MT (96 Nm)
  • 1.2 S —5 MT (84 Nm)
  • 1.3 N —4 MT (94 Nm)
  • 1.4 S —5 MT (108 Nm)
  • 1.5 TD —5 MT (143 Nm)
  • 1.6 D —4 MT (96 Nm)
  • 1.6i —5 MT (121 Nm)
  • 1.6i CAT —5 MT (121 Nm)
  • 1.6 S —5 MT (126 Nm)
  • 1.7 D —5 MT (105 Nm)
  • 2.0i —5 MT (170 Nm)
  • 1.8i —5 MT (145 Nm)
  • 1.8 S —4 MT (143 Nm)
  • 2.0i CAT —5 MT (170 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.3 S 5 MT—12.4 s to 60 mph (13 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.4i 5 MT—14.3 s to 60 mph (15 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.3i CAT 5 MT—15.7 s to 60 mph (16.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.2 S 5 MT—16.2 s to 60 mph (17 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.3 N 4 MT—14.3 s to 60 mph (15 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.5 TD 5 MT—12.8 s to 60 mph (13.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 D 4 MT—18.1 s to 60 mph (19 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6i 5 MT—12.4 s to 60 mph (13 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6i CAT 5 MT—12.4 s to 60 mph (13 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 S 5 MT—10.5 s to 60 mph (11 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.7 D 5 MT—17.1 s to 60 mph (18 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0i 5 MT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.8i 5 MT—10.9 s to 60 mph (11.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.8 S 4 MT—10.9 s to 60 mph (11.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0i CAT 5 MT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.3 S 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 1.4i 5 MT—5600 rpm.
  • 1.3i CAT 5 MT—5600 rpm.
  • 1.2 S 5 MT—5600 rpm.
  • 1.3 N 4 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 1.4 S 5 MT—5600 rpm.
  • 1.5 TD 5 MT—4600 rpm.
  • 1.6 D 4 MT—4600 rpm.
  • 1.6i 5 MT—5200 rpm.
  • 1.6i CAT 5 MT—5200 rpm.
  • 1.6 S 5 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 1.7 D 5 MT—4600 rpm.
  • 2.0i 5 MT—5400 rpm.
  • 1.8i 5 MT—5400 rpm.
  • 1.8 S 4 MT—5400 rpm.
  • 2.0i CAT 5 MT—5400 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.3 S Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 69%
    1.4i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5600 rpm. 84%
    1.3i CAT Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5600 rpm. 84%
    1.2 S Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5600 rpm. 84%
    1.3 N Manual 4 MT Front wheel drive 5800 rpm. 79%
    1.4 S Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5600 rpm. 84%
    1.5 TD Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4600 rpm. 96%
    1.6 D Manual 4 MT Front wheel drive 4600 rpm. 96%
    1.6i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5200 rpm. 91%
    1.6i CAT Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5200 rpm. 91%
    1.6 S Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5800 rpm. 79%
    1.7 D Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4600 rpm. 96%
    2.0i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5400 rpm. 91%
    1.8i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5400 rpm. 91%
    1.8 S Manual 4 MT Front wheel drive 5400 rpm. 91%
    2.0i CAT Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5400 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 1.3 S
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 1.4i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.3i CAT
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.2 S
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.3 N
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.4 S
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.5 TD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.6 D
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.6i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 1.6i CAT
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 1.6 S
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.7 D
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 1.8i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 1.8 S
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 2.0i CAT
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Opel Kadett transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 4 MT, 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 13.6 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5356 rpm
      • Average torque: 122 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 8 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 955 kg / 2106 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1405 kg / 3098 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 2 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1984 Opel Kadett through generations

  • 1.2 —4 MT (84 Nm)
  • 1.3i CAT —4 MT (96 Nm)
  • 1.3 N —4 MT (94 Nm)
  • 1.3 S —4 MT (101 Nm)
  • 1.4i —5 MT (103 Nm)
  • 1.5 TD —5 MT (143 Nm)
  • 1.4 S —5 MT (108 Nm)
  • 1.6 —4 MT (130 Nm)
  • 1.6 D —4 MT (96 Nm)
  • 1.6i —5 MT (121 Nm)
  • 1.6i CAT —5 MT (121 Nm)
  • 1.8 E —5 MT (140 Nm)
  • 1.6 S —4 MT (126 Nm)
  • 1.7 D —5 MT (105 Nm)
  • 1.8i —5 MT (145 Nm)
  • 1.8 S —4 MT (143 Nm)
  • 2.0i —5 MT (170 Nm)
  • 2.0i CAT —5 MT (170 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.2 4 MT—16.6 s to 60 mph (17.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.3i CAT 4 MT—16.6 s to 60 mph (17.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.3 N 4 MT—15.2 s to 60 mph (16 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.3 S 4 MT—13.3 s to 60 mph (14 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.4i 5 MT—15.2 s to 60 mph (16 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.5 TD 5 MT—13.3 s to 60 mph (14 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 4 MT—12.4 s to 60 mph (13 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 D 4 MT—20 s to 60 mph (21 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6i 5 MT—13.3 s to 60 mph (14 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6i CAT 5 MT—13.3 s to 60 mph (14 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.8 E 5 MT—10.5 s to 60 mph (11 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 S 4 MT—11.4 s to 60 mph (12 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.7 D 5 MT—18.5 s to 60 mph (19.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.8i 5 MT—11.4 s to 60 mph (12 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.8 S 4 MT—11.9 s to 60 mph (12.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0i 5 MT—9.5 s to 60 mph (10 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0i CAT 5 MT—9.5 s to 60 mph (10 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.2 4 MT—5600 rpm.
  • 1.3i CAT 4 MT—5600 rpm.
  • 1.3 N 4 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 1.3 S 4 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 1.4i 5 MT—5600 rpm.
  • 1.5 TD 5 MT—4600 rpm.
  • 1.4 S 5 MT—5600 rpm.
  • 1.6 4 MT—5400 rpm.
  • 1.6 D 4 MT—4600 rpm.
  • 1.6i 5 MT—5200 rpm.
  • 1.6i CAT 5 MT—5200 rpm.
  • 1.8 E 5 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 1.6 S 4 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 1.7 D 5 MT—4600 rpm.
  • 1.8i 5 MT—5400 rpm.
  • 1.8 S 4 MT—5400 rpm.
  • 2.0i 5 MT—5200 rpm.
  • 2.0i CAT 5 MT—5200 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.2 Manual 4 MT Front wheel drive 5600 rpm. 84%
    1.3i CAT Manual 4 MT Front wheel drive 5600 rpm. 84%
    1.3 N Manual 4 MT Front wheel drive 5800 rpm. 79%
    1.3 S Manual 4 MT Front wheel drive 5800 rpm. 79%
    1.4i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5600 rpm. 84%
    1.5 TD Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4600 rpm. 96%
    1.4 S Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5600 rpm. 84%
    1.6 Manual 4 MT Front wheel drive 5400 rpm. 91%
    1.6 D Manual 4 MT Front wheel drive 4600 rpm. 96%
    1.6i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5200 rpm. 91%
    1.6i CAT Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5200 rpm. 91%
    1.8 E Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5800 rpm. 79%
    1.6 S Manual 4 MT Front wheel drive 5800 rpm. 79%
    1.7 D Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4600 rpm. 96%
    1.8i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5400 rpm. 91%
    1.8 S Manual 4 MT Front wheel drive 5400 rpm. 91%
    2.0i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5200 rpm. 91%
    2.0i CAT Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5200 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 1.2
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.3i CAT
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.3 N
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.3 S
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.4i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.5 TD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.4 S
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.6
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 1.6 D
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.6i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 1.6i CAT
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 1.8 E
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.6 S
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.7 D
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.8i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 1.8 S
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 2.0i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 2.0i CAT
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Opel Kadett transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 3 AT, 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 10.6 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5467 rpm
      • Average torque: 134 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 7 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 993 kg / 2190 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1443 kg / 3182 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 2 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1986 Opel Kadett through generations

  • 1.6i —3 AT (130 Nm)
  • 1.3 S —5 MT (101 Nm)
  • 1.4i —5 MT (108 Nm)
  • 1.6i CAT —5 MT (124 Nm)
  • 2.0i —5 MT (170 Nm)
  • 2.0i CAT —5 MT (170 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.6i CAT 5 MT—12.8 s to 60 mph (13.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0i 5 MT—9.5 s to 60 mph (10 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0i CAT 5 MT—9.5 s to 60 mph (10 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.6i 3 AT—5400 rpm.
  • 1.3 S 5 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 1.4i 5 MT—5600 rpm.
  • 1.6i CAT 5 MT—5200 rpm.
  • 2.0i 5 MT—5400 rpm.
  • 2.0i CAT 5 MT—5400 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.6i Automatic 3 AT Front wheel drive 5400 rpm. 91%
    1.3 S Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5800 rpm. 79%
    1.4i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5600 rpm. 84%
    1.6i CAT Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5200 rpm. 91%
    2.0i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5400 rpm. 91%
    2.0i CAT Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5400 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 1.6i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 3 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 1.3 S
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.4i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.6i CAT
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 2.0i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 2.0i CAT
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Opel Kadett transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 4 MT
      • Average acceleration: 12 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5474 rpm
      • Average torque: 127 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 7 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 926 kg / 2042 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1331 kg / 2935 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 2 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1984 Opel Kadett through generations

  • 1.4i —5 MT (94 Nm)
  • 1.2 —4 MT (84 Nm)
  • 1.3i CAT —5 MT (94 Nm)
  • 1.3 S —5 MT (101 Nm)
  • 1.3 N —5 MT (94 Nm)
  • 1.4 S —5 MT (125 Nm)
  • 1.6 D —4 MT (96 Nm)
  • 1.5 TD —5 MT (53 Nm)
  • 1.6i —5 MT (127 Nm)
  • 1.6i CAT —5 MT (121 Nm)
  • 1.6 S —5 MT (126 Nm)
  • 1.7 D —5 MT (105 Nm)
  • 1.8 S —5 MT (143 Nm)
  • 1.8 E —5 MT (140 Nm)
  • 1.8 GSI —5 MT (151 Nm)
  • 1.8i —5 MT (145 Nm)
  • 2.0 GSI —5 MT (180 Nm)
  • 2.0 GSI 16V —5 MT (203 Nm)
  • 2.0 GSI 16V CAT —5 MT (196 Nm)
  • 2.0 GSI CAT —5 MT (170 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.4i 5 MT—14.3 s to 60 mph (15 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.2 4 MT—16.2 s to 60 mph (17 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.3i CAT 5 MT—14.3 s to 60 mph (15 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.3 S 5 MT—12.4 s to 60 mph (13 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.3 N 5 MT—14.3 s to 60 mph (15 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.4 S 5 MT—12.4 s to 60 mph (13 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 D 4 MT—18.5 s to 60 mph (19.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.5 TD 5 MT—12.8 s to 60 mph (13.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6i 5 MT—12.4 s to 60 mph (13 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6i CAT 5 MT—12.4 s to 60 mph (13 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 S 5 MT—10.5 s to 60 mph (11 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.7 D 5 MT—17.1 s to 60 mph (18 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.8 S 5 MT—10.9 s to 60 mph (11.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.8 E 5 MT—10 s to 60 mph (10.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.8 GSI 5 MT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.8i 5 MT—10.9 s to 60 mph (11.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 GSI 5 MT—8.1 s to 60 mph (8.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 GSI 16V 5 MT—7.3 s to 60 mph (7.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 GSI 16V CAT 5 MT—7.6 s to 60 mph (8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 GSI CAT 5 MT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.4i 5 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 1.2 4 MT—5600 rpm.
  • 1.3i CAT 5 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 1.3 S 5 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 1.3 N 5 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 1.4 S 5 MT—5200 rpm.
  • 1.6 D 4 MT—4600 rpm.
  • 1.5 TD 5 MT—4600 rpm.
  • 1.6i 5 MT—5200 rpm.
  • 1.6i CAT 5 MT—5200 rpm.
  • 1.6 S 5 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 1.7 D 5 MT—4600 rpm.
  • 1.8 E 5 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 1.8 GSI 5 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 1.8i 5 MT—5400 rpm.
  • 2.0 GSI 5 MT—5600 rpm.
  • 2.0 GSI 16V 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.0 GSI 16V CAT 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.0 GSI CAT 5 MT—5400 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.4i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5800 rpm. 79%
    1.2 Manual 4 MT Front wheel drive 5600 rpm. 84%
    1.3i CAT Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5800 rpm. 79%
    1.3 S Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5800 rpm. 79%
    1.3 N Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5800 rpm. 79%
    1.4 S Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5200 rpm. 91%
    1.6 D Manual 4 MT Front wheel drive 4600 rpm. 96%
    1.5 TD Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4600 rpm. 96%
    1.6i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5200 rpm. 91%
    1.6i CAT Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5200 rpm. 91%
    1.6 S Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5800 rpm. 79%
    1.7 D Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4600 rpm. 96%
    1.8 S Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive - -
    1.8 E Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5800 rpm. 79%
    1.8 GSI Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5800 rpm. 79%
    1.8i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5400 rpm. 91%
    2.0 GSI Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5600 rpm. 84%
    2.0 GSI 16V Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 69%
    2.0 GSI 16V CAT Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 69%
    2.0 GSI CAT Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5400 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 1.4i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.2
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.3i CAT
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.3 S
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.3 N
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.4 S
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 1.6 D
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.5 TD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.6i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 1.6i CAT
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 1.6 S
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.7 D
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.8 S
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 1.8 E
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.8 GSI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.8i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 2.0 GSI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 GSI 16V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.0 GSI 16V CAT
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.0 GSI CAT
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Opel Kadett transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 4 MT, 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 14.4 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5625 rpm
      • Average torque: 102 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 9 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 875 kg / 1929 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1280 kg / 2822 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 2 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1979 Opel Kadett through generations

  • 1.0 —4 MT (70 Nm)
  • 1.2 —4 MT (90 Nm)
  • 1.2 S —4 MT (88 Nm)
  • 1.3 N —4 MT (94 Nm)
  • 1.3 S —4 MT (101 Nm)
  • 1.6 D —4 MT (96 Nm)
  • 1.6 S —4 MT (126 Nm)
  • 1.8 GT/E —5 MT (148 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.0 4 MT—18.5 s to 60 mph (19.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.2 4 MT—17.1 s to 60 mph (18 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.2 S 4 MT—15.2 s to 60 mph (16 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.3 N 4 MT—14.7 s to 60 mph (15.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.3 S 4 MT—12.8 s to 60 mph (13.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 D 4 MT—17.1 s to 60 mph (18 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 S 4 MT—10.9 s to 60 mph (11.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.8 GT/E 5 MT—9 s to 60 mph (9.5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.0 4 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 1.2 4 MT—5600 rpm.
  • 1.2 S 4 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 1.3 N 4 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 1.3 S 4 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 1.6 D 4 MT—4600 rpm.
  • 1.6 S 4 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 1.8 GT/E 5 MT—5800 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.0 Manual 4 MT Front wheel drive 5800 rpm. 79%
    1.2 Manual 4 MT Front wheel drive 5600 rpm. 84%
    1.2 S Manual 4 MT Front wheel drive 5800 rpm. 79%
    1.3 N Manual 4 MT Front wheel drive 5800 rpm. 79%
    1.3 S Manual 4 MT Front wheel drive 5800 rpm. 79%
    1.6 D Manual 4 MT Front wheel drive 4600 rpm. 96%
    1.6 S Manual 4 MT Front wheel drive 5800 rpm. 79%
    1.8 GT/E Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5800 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 1.0
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.2
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.2 S
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.3 N
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.3 S
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.6 D
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.6 S
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.8 GT/E
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on Opel Kadett transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 4 MT
      • Average acceleration: 15.8 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5480 rpm
      • Average torque: 98 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 9 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 912 kg / 2011 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1317 kg / 2904 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 2 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1979 Opel Kadett through generations

  • 1.2 —4 MT (80 Nm)
  • 1.2 S —4 MT (88 Nm)
  • 1.6 D —4 MT (96 Nm)
  • 1.3 S —4 MT (101 Nm)
  • 1.6 S —4 MT (126 Nm)
  • 1.3 N —4 MT (94 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.2 4 MT—18.5 s to 60 mph (19.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.2 S 4 MT—16.2 s to 60 mph (17 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 D 4 MT—19 s to 60 mph (20 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.3 S 4 MT—13.8 s to 60 mph (14.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 S 4 MT—11.4 s to 60 mph (12 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.3 N 4 MT—15.7 s to 60 mph (16.5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.2 4 MT—5400 rpm.
  • 1.2 S 4 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 1.6 D 4 MT—4600 rpm.
  • 1.3 S 4 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 1.3 N 4 MT—5800 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.2 Manual 4 MT Front wheel drive 5400 rpm. 91%
    1.2 S Manual 4 MT Front wheel drive 5800 rpm. 79%
    1.6 D Manual 4 MT Front wheel drive 4600 rpm. 96%
    1.3 S Manual 4 MT Front wheel drive 5800 rpm. 79%
    1.6 S Manual 4 MT Front wheel drive - -
    1.3 N Manual 4 MT Front wheel drive 5800 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 1.2
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 1.2 S
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.6 D
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.3 S
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.6 S
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 1.3 N
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on Opel Kadett transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 4 MT, 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 13.7 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5457 rpm
      • Average torque: 117 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 7 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 868 kg / 1914 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1273 kg / 2807 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 2 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1973 Opel Kadett through generations

  • 1.0 —4 MT (71 Nm)
  • 1.2 —4 MT (79 Nm)
  • 1.2 S —4 MT (88 Nm)
  • 1.6 S —4 MT (113 Nm)
  • 1.9 GT/E —5 MT (149 Nm)
  • 2.0 E Rallye —5 MT (159 Nm)
  • 2.0 GT/E —5 MT (159 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.0 4 MT—21.4 s to 60 mph (22.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.2 4 MT—20 s to 60 mph (21 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.2 S 4 MT—16.2 s to 60 mph (17 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 S 4 MT—12.4 s to 60 mph (13 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.9 GT/E 5 MT—9.5 s to 60 mph (10 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 E Rallye 5 MT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 GT/E 5 MT—8.1 s to 60 mph (8.5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.0 4 MT—5600 rpm.
  • 1.2 4 MT—5600 rpm.
  • 1.2 S 4 MT—5400 rpm.
  • 1.6 S 4 MT—5200 rpm.
  • 1.9 GT/E 5 MT—5400 rpm.
  • 2.0 E Rallye 5 MT—5400 rpm.
  • 2.0 GT/E 5 MT—5600 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.0 Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 5600 rpm. 84%
    1.2 Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 5600 rpm. 84%
    1.2 S Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 5400 rpm. 91%
    1.6 S Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 5200 rpm. 91%
    1.9 GT/E Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5400 rpm. 91%
    2.0 E Rallye Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5400 rpm. 91%
    2.0 GT/E Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5600 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 1.0
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.2
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.2 S
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 1.6 S
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 1.9 GT/E
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 2.0 E Rallye
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 2.0 GT/E
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Opel Kadett transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 4 MT
      • Average acceleration: 20.6 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5300 rpm
      • Average torque: 89 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 9 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 815 kg / 1797 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1175 kg / 2591 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 2 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1973 Opel Kadett through generations

  • 1.6 S —4 MT (113 Nm)
  • 1.2 —4 MT (84 Nm)
  • 1.2 S —4 MT (90 Nm)
  • 1.0 —4 MT (70 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.6 S 4 MT—15.7 s to 60 mph (16.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.2 4 MT—19 s to 60 mph (20 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.2 S 4 MT—20.9 s to 60 mph (22 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.0 4 MT—26.6 s to 60 mph (28 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.6 S 4 MT—5000 rpm.
  • 1.2 4 MT—5400 rpm.
  • 1.2 S 4 MT—5400 rpm.
  • 1.0 4 MT—5400 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.6 S Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 5000 rpm. 96%
    1.2 Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 5400 rpm. 91%
    1.2 S Manual 4 MT Front wheel drive 5400 rpm. 91%
    1.0 Manual 4 MT Front wheel drive 5400 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 1.6 S
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.2
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 1.2 S
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 1.0
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Opel Kadett transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 4 MT, 5 MT, 3 AT
      • Average acceleration: 19.7 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5400 rpm
      • Average torque: 88 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 9 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 785 kg / 1731 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1145 kg / 2525 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 2 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1973 Opel Kadett through generations

  • 1.2 —4 MT (80 Nm)
  • 1.2 S —4 MT (90 Nm)
  • 1.0 —5 MT (70 Nm)
  • 1.6 S —3 AT (113 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.2 4 MT—20.4 s to 60 mph (21.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.2 S 4 MT—16.6 s to 60 mph (17.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.0 5 MT—25.2 s to 60 mph (26.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 S 3 AT—16.6 s to 60 mph (17.5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.2 4 MT—5600 rpm.
  • 1.2 S 4 MT—5400 rpm.
  • 1.0 5 MT—5400 rpm.
  • 1.6 S 3 AT—5200 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.2 Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 5600 rpm. 84%
    1.2 S Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 5400 rpm. 91%
    1.0 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5400 rpm. 91%
    1.6 S Automatic 3 AT Rear wheel drive 5200 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 1.2
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.2 S
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 1.0
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 1.6 S
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 3 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Opel Kadett transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive, Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 4 MT
      • Average acceleration: 18.2 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5350 rpm
      • Average torque: 89 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 9 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 794 kg / 1751 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1154 kg / 2545 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 2 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1973 Opel Kadett through generations

  • 1.6 S —4 MT (113 Nm)
  • 1.0 —4 MT (70 Nm)
  • 1.2 —4 MT (83 Nm)
  • 1.2 S —4 MT (88 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.6 S 4 MT—12.4 s to 60 mph (13 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.0 4 MT—25.2 s to 60 mph (26.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.2 4 MT—18.1 s to 60 mph (19 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.2 S 4 MT—17.1 s to 60 mph (18 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.6 S 4 MT—5000 rpm.
  • 1.0 4 MT—5400 rpm.
  • 1.2 4 MT—5600 rpm.
  • 1.2 S 4 MT—5400 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.6 S Manual 4 MT Front wheel drive 5000 rpm. 96%
    1.0 Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 5400 rpm. 91%
    1.2 Manual 4 MT Front wheel drive 5600 rpm. 84%
    1.2 S Manual 4 MT Front wheel drive 5400 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 1.6 S
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.0
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 1.2
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.2 S
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%