1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1976 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1976 Opel Kadett is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 998 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1976 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1976 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Opel Kadett weights approximately 140 kg more than 1959 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, 1959 Abarth 1000 (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1976 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Abarth | Opel |
| Model | 1000 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 43 L |
