1980 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1973 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1980 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Daihatsu Charmant (53 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1973 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Opel Kadett weights approximately 32 kg more than 1980 Daihatsu Charmant.
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 Daihatsu Charmant (84 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm). This means 1980 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Daihatsu Charmant | 1973 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Daihatsu | Opel |
Model | Charmant | Kadett |
Year Released | 1980 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1166 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 71 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 822 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2670 mm |