1956 Lancia Aurelia 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 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (115 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1975 Opel Kadett. (98 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 385 kg more than 1975 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, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Kadett. (148 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1956 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Lancia Aurelia | 1975 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Lancia | Opel |
Model | Aurelia | Kadett |
Year Released | 1956 | 1975 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2520 mm |