1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1986 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1986 Opel Kadett is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1986 Opel Kadett. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Opel Kadett weights approximately 85 kg more than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037.
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, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Kadett. (178 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1986 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Abarth | Opel |
| Model | Lancia 037 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1986 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1390 mm |
