1967 Opel Kadett vs. 1970 ZAZ 966
To start off, 1970 ZAZ 966 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 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Kadett (90 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1970 ZAZ 966. (27 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1970 ZAZ 966. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Kadett weights approximately 90 kg more than 1970 ZAZ 966. 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 Opel Kadett (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 ZAZ 966. (52 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 ZAZ 966.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Kadett | 1970 ZAZ 966 | |
| Make | Opel | ZAZ |
| Model | Kadett | 966 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 887 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2170 mm |
