1964 Abarth 700 vs. 1966 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1966 Opel Kadett is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 1,078 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1966 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Opel Kadett weights approximately 185 kg more than 1964 Abarth 700.
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, 1966 Opel Kadett (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1966 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Abarth 700 | 1966 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Abarth | Opel |
Model | 700 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1964 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |