1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1963 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1963 Opel Kadett is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 993 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 850 (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1963 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Opel Kadett weights approximately 132 kg more than 1960 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 70 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:
| 1960 Abarth 850 | 1963 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Abarth | Opel |
| Model | 850 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 702 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2330 mm |
