1961 Austin Princess vs. 1976 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1976 Opel Kadett is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1976 Opel Kadett. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1976 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin Princess weights approximately 1360 kg more than 1976 Opel Kadett. 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, 1961 Austin Princess (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Opel Kadett. (90 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1961 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin Princess | 1976 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | Princess | Kadett |
Year Released | 1961 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 43 L |