1956 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1977 Opel Kadett is newer by 21 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 2,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (119 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 345 kg more than 1977 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 (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (113 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1956 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Lancia Aurelia | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Lancia | Opel |
Model | Aurelia | Kadett |
Year Released | 1956 | 1977 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2500 mm |