1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 1963 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1963 Opel Kadett is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1200 (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1963 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1200 should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1200 weights approximately 198 kg more than 1963 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, 1959 Fiat 1200 (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Kadett. (70 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1200 | 1963 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 1200 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 702 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2330 mm |
