1977 Opel Kadett vs. 1966 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1977 Opel Kadett is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Kadett (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1966 Vauxhall Victor. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1966 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 120 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, 1966 Vauxhall Victor (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (90 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1966 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Opel Kadett | 1966 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Opel | Vauxhall |
| Model | Kadett | Victor |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 48 L |
