1985 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1965 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,567 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1965 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1965 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1965 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | 75 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1985 | 1965 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1567 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 70 L |