1973 Opel Rekord vs. 1979 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1979 Opel Kadett is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Opel Rekord (66 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1979 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1979 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Opel Rekord weights approximately 275 kg more than 1979 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 Opel Rekord (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Opel Rekord | 1979 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Rekord | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2640 mm |
