1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1985 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1985 Opel Kadett is newer by 23 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 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Opel Kadett (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Appia weights approximately 126 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Opel Kadett (88 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lancia Appia | 1985 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Lancia | Opel |
| Model | Appia | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 774 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 40 L |
