1970 Daihatsu Fellow 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 Daihatsu Fellow. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Daihatsu Fellow would be higher. At 992 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Kadett (47 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (38 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Kadett weights approximately 355 kg more than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 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 1978 Opel Kadett. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Daihatsu Fellow, 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, 1978 Opel Kadett (71 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (40 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Daihatsu Fellow | 1978 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Daihatsu | Opel |
Model | Fellow | Kadett |
Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 465 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 43 L |