1969 Fairthorpe TX-S vs. 1969 Opel Kadett
To start off, both 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1969 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S weights approximately 32 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 Fairthorpe TX-S (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Kadett. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fairthorpe TX-S | 1969 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Opel |
Model | TX-S | Kadett |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 787 kg | 755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 70 L |