1962 Opel Kadett vs. 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett (67 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1962 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett should accelerate faster than 1962 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett weights approximately 515 kg more than 1962 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, 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Opel Kadett. (70 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Opel Kadett | 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | Opel | Volvo |
| Model | Kadett | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2610 mm |
