1962 Fairthorpe Rockette vs. 1968 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1968 Opel Kadett is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette would be higher. At 1,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette (72 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1968 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Kadett weights approximately 44 kg more than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette.
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 Fairthorpe Rockette (126 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Kadett. (76 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette | 1968 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Opel |
| Model | Rockette | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 711 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
