1965 AC Aceca vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1977 Opel Kadett is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 AC Aceca would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC Aceca (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (75 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Opel Kadett weights approximately 39 kg more than 1965 AC Aceca.
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, 1965 AC Aceca (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (113 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1965 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 AC Aceca | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | AC | Opel |
| Model | Aceca | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 43 L |
