1970 Opel Olympia vs. 1964 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1970 Opel Olympia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,078 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Olympia (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1964 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1964 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Olympia weights approximately 80 kg more than 1964 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 Opel Olympia (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Opel Kadett. (70 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Opel Olympia | 1964 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Olympia | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1078 cc | 991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2330 mm |
