1958 Holden FE vs. 1967 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1967 Opel Kadett is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Holden FE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Holden FE would be higher. At 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Holden FE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Kadett (75 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1958 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1958 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Holden FE weights approximately 100 kg more than 1967 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, 1958 Holden FE (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Kadett. (127 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1958 Holden FE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Holden FE | 1967 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Holden | Opel |
| Model | FE | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2420 mm |
