1965 Opel Rekord vs. 1976 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1976 Opel Kadett is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,977 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Opel Rekord (90 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1976 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1976 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Opel Rekord weights approximately 210 kg more than 1976 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, 1965 Opel Rekord (146 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1965 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Opel Rekord | 1976 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Rekord | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1977 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 43 L |
