1967 Opel Kadett vs. 1970 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1970 Peugeot 504 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Peugeot 504 (91 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1967 Opel Kadett. (75 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 450 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, 1970 Peugeot 504 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Kadett. (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1970 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Kadett | 1970 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Opel | Peugeot |
Model | Kadett | 504 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 91 HP |
Torque | 128 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2910 mm |