1973 Opel Kadett vs. 2006 Ascari A10
To start off, 2006 Ascari A10 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 578 more horse power than 1973 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ascari A10 weights approximately 458 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, 2006 Ascari A10 (560 Nm) has 489 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm). This means 2006 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Opel Kadett | 2006 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Opel | Ascari |
| Model | Kadett | A10 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 822 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2636 mm |
