1962 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1987 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1987 Opel Kadett is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1987 Opel Kadett. (81 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Kadett.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Kadett. (132 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1987 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | Spider | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
