1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1974 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1974 Opel Kadett is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 47 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Appia weights approximately 110 kg more than 1974 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 Lancia Appia (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1962 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lancia Appia | 1974 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Lancia | Opel |
| Model | Appia | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 43 L |
