1978 Opel Rekord vs. 1969 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1978 Opel Rekord is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Rekord (100 HP) has 56 more horse power than 1969 Opel Kadett. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Rekord weights approximately 365 kg more than 1969 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, 1978 Opel Rekord (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Kadett. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Rekord | 1969 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Opel | Opel |
Model | Rekord | Kadett |
Year Released | 1978 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1978 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 148 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |