1973 Chevrolet Aerovette vs. 1970 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Aerovette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Aerovette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Aerovette weights approximately 247 kg more than 1970 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. 1973 Chevrolet Aerovette has automatic transmission and 1970 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1970 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Chevrolet Aerovette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Chevrolet Aerovette | 1970 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Aerovette | Kadett |
Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6556 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 44 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2420 mm |