1976 Opel Kadett vs. 1975 Volvo 66
To start off, 1976 Opel Kadett is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Volvo 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Opel Kadett (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 66.
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 Volvo 66 (94 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Opel Kadett. (90 Nm). This means 1975 Volvo 66 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Opel Kadett. 1975 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1976 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1976 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Opel Kadett | 1975 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Opel | Volvo |
Model | Kadett | 66 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 94 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1550 mm |