1973 Opel Kadett vs. 1947 Peugeot 202
To start off, 1973 Opel Kadett is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Peugeot 202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Peugeot 202 would be higher. 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 21 more horse power than 1947 Peugeot 202. (30 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1947 Peugeot 202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Peugeot 202 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1973 Opel Kadett.
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.
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1973 Opel Kadett | 1947 Peugeot 202 | |
Make | Opel | Peugeot |
Model | Kadett | 202 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1947 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1131 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |