1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1968 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1968 Opel Kadett is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,883 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1968 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1968 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, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (140 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Kadett. (76 Nm). This means 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1968 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | 1900 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1950 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1883 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 76 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2420 mm |