1975 Opel Kadett vs. 1976 Volvo 66
To start off, 1976 Volvo 66 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Volvo 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Volvo 66 (56 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1975 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Volvo 66 should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Kadett.
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 Volvo 66 (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Volvo 66 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Kadett. 1976 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1975 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1975 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Opel Kadett | 1976 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Opel | Volvo |
Model | Kadett | 66 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 993 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1550 mm |