1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1969 Opel Kadett
To start off, both 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 1969 Opel Kadett were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1969 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 265 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia (136 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Kadett. (76 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1969 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | Giulia | Kadett |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 76 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |