1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1975 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1975 Opel Kadett is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 993 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 47 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Opel Kadett weights approximately 275 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750.
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 (71 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1975 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Abarth 750 | 1975 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Abarth | Opel |
Model | 750 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1956 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 71 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 72.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 43 L |