1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1978 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1978 Opel Kadett is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa would be higher. At 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1978 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Kadett weights approximately 207 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
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, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 1978 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Abarth | Opel |
Model | 1000 TC Corsa | Kadett |
Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 61 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |