1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 685 kg more than 1977 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, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (113 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | Alfa 6 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1980 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2490 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |