1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1975 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1975 Opel Kadett is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1975 Opel Kadett. (98 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 124 weights approximately 166 kg more than 1975 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, 1972 Fiat 124 (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Kadett. (148 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 124 | 1975 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | 124 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1756 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2520 mm |