1977 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1975 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1977 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 2 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 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Opel Kadett (98 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1977 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1977 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 150 kg more 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, 1975 Opel Kadett (148 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alfa Romeo GT | 1975 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | GT | Kadett |
Year Released | 1977 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 43 L |