1976 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1968 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1968 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 285 kg more than 1968 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, 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV (182 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Kadett. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1968 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | GTV | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1076 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |
