1968 Mazda Familia vs. 1968 Opel Kadett
To start off, both 1968 Mazda Familia and 1968 Opel Kadett were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,078 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda Familia (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1968 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Familia weights approximately 35 kg more than 1968 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 Mazda Familia (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Kadett. (76 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Familia | 1968 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | Familia | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 985 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
