1985 Caterham 1700 vs. 1973 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1985 Caterham 1700 is newer by 12 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 1,692 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Caterham 1700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Caterham 1700 (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1973 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Caterham 1700 should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Opel Kadett weights approximately 217 kg more than 1985 Caterham 1700.
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 Caterham 1700 (165 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1985 Caterham 1700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Caterham 1700 | 1973 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Caterham | Opel |
Model | 1700 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1985 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1692 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.3 mm | 72.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 543 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2400 mm |