1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1977 Opel Kadett is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (74 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Opel Kadett weights approximately 40 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (113 Nm). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett. 1977 Opel Kadett has automatic transmission and 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA has manual transmission. 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Opel Kadett will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | GTA | Kadett |
Year Released | 1968 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 113 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 43 L |