1970 Fiat 125 vs. 1979 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1979 Opel Kadett is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,607 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1979 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1979 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 125 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1979 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 Fiat 125 (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 125 | 1979 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 125 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1607 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 43 L |
