1963 Opel Kadett vs. 1962 Rover P5
To start off, 1963 Opel Kadett is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Rover P5 (119 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1963 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Rover P5 weights approximately 1018 kg more than 1963 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, 1962 Rover P5 (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Kadett. (70 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1962 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Opel Kadett | 1962 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Opel | Rover |
| Model | Kadett | P5 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2820 mm |
