1961 Fiat 600 vs. 1970 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1970 Opel Kadett is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,078 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Kadett (44 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 600 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1970 Opel Kadett.
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, 1970 Opel Kadett (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 600 | 1970 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 600 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2430 mm |
