1973 Fiat 500 vs. 1975 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1975 Opel Kadett is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Opel Kadett (98 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Opel Kadett weights approximately 305 kg more than 1973 Fiat 500. 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, 1975 Opel Kadett (148 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (37 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 500 | 1975 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | 500 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1973 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 37 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2520 mm |