1963 Innocenti 950 vs. 1968 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1968 Opel Kadett is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Innocenti 950. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Innocenti 950 would be higher. At 1,078 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel Kadett (44 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1963 Innocenti 950. (40 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1963 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Kadett weights approximately 60 kg more than 1963 Innocenti 950. 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 Opel Kadett (76 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Innocenti 950. (71 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Innocenti 950.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Innocenti 950 | 1968 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Innocenti | Opel |
| Model | 950 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2420 mm |
