1963 Fiat Grand Break vs. 1976 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1976 Opel Kadett is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat Grand Break. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat Grand Break would be higher. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Fiat Grand Break is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Fiat Grand Break (96 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1976 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Fiat Grand Break should accelerate faster than 1976 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat Grand Break weights approximately 450 kg more than 1976 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, 1963 Fiat Grand Break (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1963 Fiat Grand Break will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat Grand Break | 1976 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Grand Break | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1793 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 43 L |
