1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1977 Opel Kadett is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Opel Kadett weights approximately 105 kg more than 1958 Abarth 1000.
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 (113 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 1000 | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Abarth | Opel |
| Model | 1000 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
