1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1965 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1965 Opel Kadett is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin A 70 (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1965 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin A 70 should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 70 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1965 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, 1952 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 70 | 1965 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Austin | Opel |
| Model | A 70 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 70 L |
