1969 Fiat 130 vs. 1968 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1969 Fiat 130 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1968 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 130 weights approximately 845 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Kadett. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 130 | 1968 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 130 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1076 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
