1967 Opel Record vs. 1972 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1972 Opel Kadett is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Record would be higher. At 2,511 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Record is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Record (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1972 Opel Kadett. (48 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Record should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Kadett.
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 Record (152 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm). This means 1967 Opel Record will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Record | 1972 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Record | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2511 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2400 mm |
