1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1974 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1974 Opel Kadett is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 1,194 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1974 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Opel Kadett weights approximately 250 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850.
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, both vehicles can yield 80 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1974 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Abarth | Opel |
| Model | 850 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 43 L |
