1969 Honda S600 vs. 1975 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1975 Opel Kadett is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Honda S600 would be higher. At 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Honda S600 (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1975 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Opel Kadett weights approximately 95 kg more than 1969 Honda S600.
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, 1975 Opel Kadett (81 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1975 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S600. 1975 Opel Kadett has automatic transmission and 1969 Honda S600 has manual transmission. 1969 Honda S600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Opel Kadett will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Honda S600 | 1975 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | S600 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 43 L |
