1959 Moretti 750 vs. 1986 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1986 Opel Kadett is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Moretti 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Moretti 750 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Opel Kadett (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1959 Moretti 750. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1959 Moretti 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Opel Kadett weights approximately 285 kg more than 1959 Moretti 750. 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, 1986 Opel Kadett (178 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Moretti 750. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Moretti 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Moretti 750 | 1986 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Moretti | Opel |
| Model | 750 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 748 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
