1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1985 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1985 Opel Kadett is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Opel Kadett (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Opel Kadett weights approximately 204 kg more than 1960 Abarth Coupe. 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, 1985 Opel Kadett (88 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth Coupe | 1985 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Abarth | Opel |
Model | Coupe | Kadett |
Year Released | 1960 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 783 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 774 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 40 L |