1974 Fiat 500 vs. 1976 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1976 Opel Kadett is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Opel Kadett (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Opel Kadett weights approximately 304 kg more than 1974 Fiat 500. 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, 1976 Opel Kadett (90 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 500 | 1976 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 500 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 43 L |
