1957 Lancia Appia vs. 1979 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1979 Opel Kadett is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lancia Appia (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1979 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1979 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Lancia Appia weights approximately 50 kg more than 1979 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, 1957 Lancia Appia (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1957 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Lancia Appia | 1979 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Lancia | Opel |
Model | Appia | Kadett |
Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1091 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 61 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |