1964 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1974 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1974 Opel Kadett is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Lancia Flaminia (98 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1974 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 620 kg more than 1974 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, 1964 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1964 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Lancia Flaminia | 1974 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Lancia | Opel |
Model | Flaminia | Kadett |
Year Released | 1964 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1194 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 43 L |