1971 Opel Kadett vs. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 (192 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1971 Opel Kadett. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 605 kg more than 1971 Opel Kadett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 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 1971 Opel Kadett. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164, 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, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 (245 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Kadett. (88 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Opel Kadett | 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
Make | Opel | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Kadett | 164 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1196 cc | 2959 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 72.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |