1980 Austin Marina vs. 1967 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1980 Austin Marina is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Kadett (75 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1980 Austin Marina. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Marina.
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, 1967 Opel Kadett (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Austin Marina | 1967 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | Marina | Kadett |
Year Released | 1980 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 75 HP |
Torque | 103 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2430 mm |