1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1965 Opel Kadett
To start off, both 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 and 1965 Opel Kadett were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (143 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1965 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 446 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1965 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | 2600 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |