1969 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1973 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1973 Opel Kadett is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1973 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA weights approximately 30 kg more than 1973 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 GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1973 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | GTA | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 43 L |
