1973 Opel Kadett vs. 1959 Skoda 440
To start off, 1973 Opel Kadett is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Skoda 440. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Skoda 440 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 13 more horse power than 1959 Skoda 440. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1959 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Skoda 440 weights approximately 140 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. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Opel Kadett (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Skoda 440. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Opel Kadett | 1959 Skoda 440 | |
| Make | Opel | Skoda |
| Model | Kadett | 440 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 795 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 47 L |
