1965 Opel Kadett vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, both 1965 Opel Kadett and 1965 Wartburg 311 were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 993 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Wartburg 311 (49 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1965 Opel Kadett. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Wartburg 311 should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 270 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Wartburg 311 (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Opel Kadett | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Opel | Wartburg |
| Model | Kadett | 311 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 43 L |
