1973 Mini MK III vs. 1973 Opel Kadett
To start off, both 1973 Mini MK III 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 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Opel Kadett (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1973 Mini MK III. (34 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1973 Mini MK III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Opel Kadett weights approximately 178 kg more than 1973 Mini MK III. 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 Mini MK III, 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 Opel Kadett (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mini MK III. (61 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1973 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mini MK III.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mini MK III | 1973 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Mini | Opel |
| Model | MK III | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 612 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2410 mm |
