1956 Fiat 1100 vs. 1976 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1976 Opel Kadett is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Fiat 1100 (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1976 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1976 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Opel Kadett weights approximately 15 kg more than 1956 Fiat 1100.
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, 1956 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1956 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1100 | 1976 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 1100 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 43 L |
