1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 1965 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1968 Dodge Coronet is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 3,690 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Coronet (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1965 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Coronet weights approximately 660 kg more than 1965 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, 1968 Dodge Coronet (293 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Coronet | 1965 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Dodge | Opel |
| Model | Coronet | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3690 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.3 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
