1965 Opel Kadett vs. 1968 Volvo 145
To start off, 1968 Volvo 145 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 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Volvo 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Volvo 145 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1965 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Volvo 145 should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Volvo 145 weights approximately 590 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, 1968 Volvo 145 (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Volvo 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Opel Kadett | 1968 Volvo 145 | |
| Make | Opel | Volvo |
| Model | Kadett | 145 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
