1962 Lancia Flavia vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1977 Opel Kadett is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lancia Flavia (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (75 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 360 kg more than 1977 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 Lancia Flavia (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (113 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1962 Lancia Flavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lancia Flavia | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Lancia | Opel |
Model | Flavia | Kadett |
Year Released | 1962 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 69.8 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 | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 43 L |