1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1995 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1995 Opel Kadett is newer by 33 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Opel Kadett (128 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Because 1962 Lancia Appia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Opel Kadett, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Opel Kadett (180 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 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 | 1995 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Lancia | Opel |
Model | Appia | Kadett |
Year Released | 1962 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |