1965 Opel Kadett vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 1965 Opel Kadett is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,103 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Rover P4 (74 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1965 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 690 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, 1954 Rover P4 (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1954 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Opel Kadett | 1954 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Opel | Rover |
| Model | Kadett | P4 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 2103 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |
