1960 Lotus Elite vs. 1973 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1973 Opel Kadett is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 1,216 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Lotus Elite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Lotus Elite (71 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1973 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Lotus Elite should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Opel Kadett weights approximately 208 kg more than 1960 Lotus Elite.
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 Lotus Elite (104 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1960 Lotus Elite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Lotus Elite | 1973 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Lotus | Opel |
| Model | Elite | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1216 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 582 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 43 L |
