1969 Fiat 850 vs. 1979 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1979 Opel Kadett is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 51 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Opel Kadett weights approximately 85 kg more than 1969 Fiat 850.
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, 1979 Opel Kadett (81 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 850. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 850 | 1979 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | 850 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 43 L |