1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1977 Opel Kadett is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1500 (80 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Opel Kadett (113 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1500 | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | 1500 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 75 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 43 L |