1967 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1967 Opel Kadett
To start off, both 1967 Chevrolet Impala and 1967 Opel Kadett were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,490 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Impala (325 HP) has 250 more horse power than 1967 Opel Kadett. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 1089 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 Chevrolet Impala (556 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Kadett. (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Kadett. 1967 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 1967 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1967 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Chevrolet Impala | 1967 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Impala | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6490 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 75 HP |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1969 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
