1962 Fiat 1300 vs. 1978 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1978 Opel Kadett is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Fiat 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Fiat 1300 (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1978 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Fiat 1300 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fiat 1300 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1978 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, 1962 Fiat 1300 (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1962 Fiat 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 1300 | 1978 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 1300 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 43 L |
