1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1963 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1963 Opel Kadett is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 993 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Opel Kadett (47 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Opel Kadett weights approximately 234 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500. 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, 1963 Opel Kadett (70 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1963 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 500 | 1963 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Abarth | Opel |
Model | 500 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1957 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 33 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 702 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2330 mm |