1966 Moretti 850S vs. 1971 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1971 Opel Kadett is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Moretti 850S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Moretti 850S would be higher. At 1,077 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Opel Kadett (44 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1966 Moretti 850S. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1966 Moretti 850S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Kadett weights approximately 53 kg more than 1966 Moretti 850S. 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, 1971 Opel Kadett (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Moretti 850S. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Moretti 850S.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Moretti 850S | 1971 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Moretti | Opel |
Model | 850S | Kadett |
Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 55 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2430 mm |