1977 Fiat 131 vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, both 1977 Fiat 131 and 1977 Opel Kadett were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Kadett (59 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 131. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Fiat 131 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Fiat 131 (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (90 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1977 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 131 | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | 131 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2400 mm |
