1970 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1967 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 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) has 55 more horse power than 1967 Opel Kadett. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 638 kg more than 1967 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Kadett. (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Camaro | 1967 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Camaro | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 75 HP |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2430 mm |
