1951 Fiat 1400 vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1977 Opel Kadett is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,393 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Kadett (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1951 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1951 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Opel Kadett (90 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Fiat 1400 | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 1400 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1393 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 43 L |
