1946 Austin 16 vs. 1975 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1975 Opel Kadett is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1946 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Opel Kadett (98 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Austin 16 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1975 Opel Kadett.
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, 1975 Opel Kadett (148 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1975 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Austin 16 | 1975 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | 16 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1946 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 43 L |