1966 Fiat 850 vs. 1975 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1975 Opel Kadett is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Opel Kadett (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Opel Kadett weights approximately 94 kg more than 1966 Fiat 850. 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, 1975 Opel Kadett (81 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 850. 1975 Opel Kadett has automatic transmission and 1966 Fiat 850 has manual transmission. 1966 Fiat 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Opel Kadett will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat 850 | 1975 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 850 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 43 L |
