1975 Fiat 130 vs. 1975 Opel Kadett
To start off, both 1975 Fiat 130 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 3,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Fiat 130 (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1975 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 130 weights approximately 175 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 Fiat 130 (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Kadett. (81 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1975 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Kadett. 1975 Opel Kadett has automatic transmission and 1975 Fiat 130 has manual transmission. 1975 Fiat 130 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Opel Kadett will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 130 | 1975 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 130 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3235 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 43 L |
