1970 Opel GT vs. 1974 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1974 Opel Kadett is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel GT would be higher. At 1,100 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel GT (66 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1974 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel GT should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Kadett.
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 Opel GT (85 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Opel GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Opel GT | 1974 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Opel | Opel |
Model | GT | Kadett |
Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1100 cc | 991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 43 L |