1957 Opel Record 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 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Opel Record would be higher. At 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Kadett (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1957 Opel Record. (44 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1957 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Opel Record weights approximately 45 kg more than 1977 Opel Kadett.
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, 1977 Opel Kadett (162 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Opel Record. (98 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Opel Record | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Opel | Opel |
Model | Record | Kadett |
Year Released | 1957 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |