1965 Opel Kadett vs. 1958 Seat 600
To start off, 1965 Opel Kadett is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Seat 600 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1965 Opel Kadett (47 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1958 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1958 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Opel Kadett weights approximately 124 kg more than 1958 Seat 600. 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 Opel Kadett (71 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Opel Kadett | 1958 Seat 600 | |
Make | Opel | Seat |
Model | Kadett | 600 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2010 mm |