1958 AC Ace vs. 1973 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1973 Opel Kadett is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 AC Ace would be higher. At 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1973 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 AC Ace weights approximately 106 kg more than 1973 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, 1958 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1958 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1973 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | AC | Opel |
| Model | Ace | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 43 L |
