1967 Opel Kadett vs. 1971 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1971 Volvo P 1800 is newer by 4 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Volvo P 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Volvo P 1800 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1967 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Volvo P 1800 weights approximately 365 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, 1971 Volvo P 1800 (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Kadett. (76 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Volvo P 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Kadett | 1971 Volvo P 1800 | |
Make | Opel | Volvo |
Model | Kadett | P 1800 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1077 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 76 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2460 mm |