1964 Opel Kadett vs. 1970 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1970 Opel Ascona is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,583 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Ascona (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1964 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1964 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Ascona weights approximately 220 kg more than 1964 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, 1970 Opel Ascona (120 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Opel Kadett. (70 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Opel Kadett | 1970 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Kadett | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 991 cc | 1583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2680 mm |
