1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1977 Opel Kadett is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Opel Kadett weights approximately 145 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (113 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | Giulia | Kadett |
Year Released | 1963 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 6.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |