1975 Fiat 130 vs. 1979 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1979 Opel Kadett is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1979 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1979 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 130 weights approximately 780 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, 1975 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1975 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 130 | 1979 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 130 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 43 L |
