1970 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1963 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1963 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 816 kg more than 1963 Opel Kadett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Chevrolet Camaro (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Kadett. (70 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Camaro | 1963 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Camaro | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 702 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2330 mm |
