1963 DKW Junior vs. 1963 Opel Kadett
To start off, both 1963 DKW Junior and 1963 Opel Kadett were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 993 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Opel Kadett (47 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1963 DKW Junior. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1963 DKW Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 DKW Junior weights approximately 8 kg more than 1963 Opel Kadett.
Because 1963 Opel Kadett 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 1963 Opel Kadett. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1963 DKW Junior, 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, 1963 DKW Junior (71 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Kadett. (70 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1963 DKW Junior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 DKW Junior | 1963 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | DKW | Opel |
| Model | Junior | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 796 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 702 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2180 mm | 2330 mm |
