1966 Opel Rekord 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 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Opel Kadett (98 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1966 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Opel Rekord weights approximately 280 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Opel Kadett (148 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Rekord. (118 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1975 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Opel Rekord | 1975 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Opel | Opel |
Model | Rekord | Kadett |
Year Released | 1966 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1696 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 43 L |