1968 Fiat 600 vs. 1974 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1974 Opel Kadett is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 991 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Opel Kadett (47 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat 600 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Opel Kadett (71 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 600 | 1974 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 600 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 43 L |
