1973 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1967 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP) has 35 more horse power than 1967 Opel Kadett. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 835 kg more than 1967 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, 1973 Chevrolet Impala (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Kadett. (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chevrolet Impala | 1967 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Impala | Kadett |
Year Released | 1973 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 75 HP |
Torque | 251 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2430 mm |