1973 Opel Kadett vs. 1973 Rover 2000
To start off, both 1973 Opel Kadett and 1973 Rover 2000 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Rover 2000 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1973 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Rover 2000 weights approximately 473 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.
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 Rover 2000 (172 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm). This means 1973 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Opel Kadett | 1973 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Opel | Rover |
| Model | Kadett | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 1978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 822 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2640 mm |
