1962 Austin A 60 vs. 1962 Opel Kadett
To start off, both 1962 Austin A 60 and 1962 Opel Kadett were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Opel Kadett (47 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 60. (39 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 60 weights approximately 418 kg more than 1962 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, 1962 Austin A 60 (87 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Opel Kadett. (70 Nm). This means 1962 Austin A 60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin A 60 | 1962 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | A 60 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1487 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 70 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1118 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2330 mm |