1969 Lancia Flavia vs. 1969 Opel Kadett
To start off, both 1969 Lancia Flavia 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Lancia Flavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lancia Flavia (142 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1969 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 435 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.
Because 1969 Opel Kadett is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Opel Kadett. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 Lancia Flavia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lancia Flavia (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Kadett. (76 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Lancia Flavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lancia Flavia | 1969 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Lancia | Opel |
| Model | Flavia | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1370 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
