2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 1979 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 2,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Ducato (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1979 Opel Kadett. (52 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1979 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 1185 kg more than 1979 Opel Kadett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Opel Kadett. (83 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 1979 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Ducato | Kadett |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2799 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 42 L |
