1970 Fiat 850 vs. 1968 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1970 Fiat 850 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,078 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1968 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Kadett weights approximately 20 kg more than 1970 Fiat 850.
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, 1968 Opel Kadett (76 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 850. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 850 | 1968 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | 850 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 76 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2420 mm |