1960 Abarth 1000 vs. 1978 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1978 Opel Kadett is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1978 Opel Kadett. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Kadett weights approximately 140 kg more than 1960 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, 1960 Abarth 1000 (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Kadett. (90 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 1000 | 1978 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Abarth | Opel |
Model | 1000 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1960 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 992 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 43 L |