1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1977 Opel Kadett is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Opel Kadett weights approximately 135 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (113 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Ferrari | Opel |
Model | 500 Testarossa | Kadett |
Year Released | 1957 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 6.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 44 L |