1965 Opel Kadett vs. 1968 Renault 10
To start off, 1968 Renault 10 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,108 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Renault 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Opel Kadett (47 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1968 Renault 10. (43 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Renault 10 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1965 Opel Kadett.
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, 1968 Renault 10 (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Renault 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Opel Kadett | 1968 Renault 10 | |
Make | Opel | Renault |
Model | Kadett | 10 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 993 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 72 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |