1973 Honda 1300 vs. 1973 Opel Kadett
To start off, both 1973 Honda 1300 and 1973 Opel Kadett were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,298 cc, 1973 Honda 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Honda 1300 (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1973 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Honda 1300 should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Honda 1300 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1973 Opel Kadett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 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 1973 Opel Kadett. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Honda 1300, 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, 1973 Honda 1300 (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Honda 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Honda 1300 | 1973 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | 1300 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1196 cc |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 43 L |