1973 Opel Kadett C vs. 1973 Opel Kadett 1.2 C
To start off, both 1973 Opel Kadett C and 1973 Opel Kadett 1.2 C 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 1.2 C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Opel Kadett 1.2 C (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1973 Opel Kadett C. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Opel Kadett 1.2 C should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Kadett C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Opel Kadett C weights approximately 27 kg more than 1973 Opel Kadett 1.2 C.
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 Opel Kadett 1.2 C (80 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Kadett C. (71 Nm). This means 1973 Opel Kadett 1.2 C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Kadett C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Opel Kadett C | 1973 Opel Kadett 1.2 C | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Kadett | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 822 kg | 795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 43 L |
