1975 Dodge Aspen vs. 1975 Opel Kadett
To start off, both 1975 Dodge Aspen and 1975 Opel Kadett were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Dodge Aspen (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1975 Opel Kadett. (98 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 655 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Kadett. (148 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1975 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Dodge Aspen | 1975 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Dodge | Opel |
Model | Aspen | Kadett |
Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2520 mm |