1988 Fiat Tipo vs. 1988 Opel Kadett
To start off, both 1988 Fiat Tipo and 1988 Opel Kadett were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Opel Kadett (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (138 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat Tipo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Fiat Tipo weights approximately 93 kg more than 1988 Opel Kadett.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1988 Opel Kadett (195 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat Tipo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Fiat Tipo | 1988 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Tipo | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1756 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1007 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2530 mm |
