1967 Fiat Dino vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1977 Opel Kadett is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat Dino (178 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat Dino weights approximately 585 kg more than 1977 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 Fiat Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (113 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat Dino | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Dino | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 44 L |
