Technical Specifications Opel Kadett 1973 - 1979 Sedan




1973 Kadett C

1.2 (52 Hp) Automatic

Performance
Engine power
52 hp @ 5600 rpm.  | 39 kW
Torque
80 Nm  | 59 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
21.5 sec
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Top speed
130 km/h  | 81 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1196 cc  | 1.2 L
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Transverse
Cylinder bore
79 mm
Transmission Type
3 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
61 mm
Compression
7.8 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (combined)
8.5 l/100 km  | 27.7 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
43 L  | 11.4 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Towing capacity with 12% brakes
800 kg  | 1764 lbs
Trunk space (max)
420 L  | 14.8 cu-ft
Towing capacity
430 kg  | 948 lbs
Maximum roof load
60 kg  | 132 lbs
Wheelbase
2395 mm  | 94.3 in.
Front track
1300 mm  | 51.2 in.
Rear track
1299 mm  | 51.1 in.
Length
4124 mm  | 162.4 in.
Width
1580 mm  | 62.2 in.
Height
1375 mm  | 54.1 in.
Max weight
1205 kg  | 2657 lbs
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
785 kg  | 1731 lbs
Number of seats
5
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
9.2 m
Body type
Sedan
Front brakes
Drum
Rear brakes
Drum
1973 Kadett C

1.2 S (60 Hp) Automatic

Performance
Engine power
60 hp @ 5400 rpm.  | 45 kW
Torque
90 Nm  | 66 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
17.5 sec
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Top speed
142 km/h  | 88 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1196 cc  | 1.2 L
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Transverse
Cylinder bore
79 mm
Transmission Type
3 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
61 mm
Compression
9 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (combined)
7.9 l/100 km  | 29.8 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
43 L  | 11.4 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Towing capacity with 12% brakes
800 kg  | 1764 lbs
Trunk space (min)
420 L  | 14.8 cu-ft
Towing capacity
430 kg  | 948 lbs
Maximum roof load
60 kg  | 132 lbs
Wheelbase
2395 mm  | 94.3 in.
Front track
1300 mm  | 51.2 in.
Rear track
1299 mm  | 51.1 in.
Length
4124 mm  | 162.4 in.
Width
1580 mm  | 62.2 in.
Height
1375 mm  | 54.1 in.
Max weight
1205 kg  | 2657 lbs
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
785 kg  | 1731 lbs
Number of seats
5
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
9.2 m
Body type
Sedan
Front brakes
Drum
Rear brakes
Drum
1973 Kadett C

1.0 (48 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
48 hp @ 5600 rpm.  | 36 kW
Torque
70 Nm  | 52 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
22.5 sec
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Top speed
128 km/h  | 80 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
993 cc  | 0.99 L
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Transverse
Cylinder bore
72 mm
Transmission Type
4 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
61 mm
Compression
7.9 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (combined)
7.4 l/100 km  | 31.8 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
43 L  | 11.4 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Towing capacity with 12% brakes
800 kg  | 1764 lbs
Trunk space (max)
420 L  | 14.8 cu-ft
Towing capacity
430 kg  | 948 lbs
Maximum roof load
60 kg  | 132 lbs
Wheelbase
2395 mm  | 94.3 in.
Front track
1300 mm  | 51.2 in.
Rear track
1299 mm  | 51.1 in.
Length
4124 mm  | 162.4 in.
Width
1590 mm  | 62.6 in.
Height
1375 mm  | 54.1 in.
Max weight
1205 kg  | 2657 lbs
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
785 kg  | 1731 lbs
Number of seats
5
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
9.20 m
Body type
Sedan
Front brakes
Drum
Rear brakes
Drum
1973 Kadett C

1.0 (40 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
40 hp @ 5400 rpm.  | 30 kW
Torque
70 Nm  | 52 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
26.5 sec
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Top speed
122 km/h  | 76 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
993 cc  | 0.99 L
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Transverse
Cylinder bore
72 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
61 mm
Compression
7.9 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (combined)
7.4 l/100 km  | 31.8 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
43 L  | 11.4 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Towing capacity with 12% brakes
800 kg  | 1764 lbs
Trunk space (max)
420 L  | 14.8 cu-ft
Towing capacity
430 kg  | 948 lbs
Maximum roof load
60 kg  | 132 lbs
Wheelbase
2395 mm  | 94.3 in.
Front track
1300 mm  | 51.2 in.
Rear track
1299 mm  | 51.1 in.
Length
4124 mm  | 162.4 in.
Width
1590 mm  | 62.6 in.
Height
1375 mm  | 54.1 in.
Max weight
1205 kg  | 2657 lbs
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
785 kg  | 1731 lbs
Number of seats
5
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
9.20 m
Body type
Sedan
Front brakes
Drum
Rear brakes
Drum
1973 Kadett C

1.2 (55 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
55 hp @ 5400 rpm.  | 41 kW
Torque
84 Nm @ 3400 rpm.  | 62 lb-ft
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1196 cc  | 1.2 L
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Transverse
Cylinder bore
79 mm
Transmission Type
4 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
OHV
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
61 mm
Compression
7.8 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Dimensions and Capacity
Wheelbase
2395 mm  | 94.3 in.
Front track
1300 mm  | 51.2 in.
Rear track
1299 mm  | 51.1 in.
Length
4124 mm  | 162.4 in.
Width
1580 mm  | 62.2 in.
Height
1385 mm  | 54.5 in.
Number of doors
4
Number of seats
5
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
9.2 m
Body type
Sedan
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
1973 Kadett C

1.2 (52 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
52 hp @ 5600 rpm.  | 39 kW
Torque
80 Nm  | 59 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
21.5 sec
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Top speed
130 km/h  | 81 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1196 cc  | 1.2 L
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Transverse
Cylinder bore
79 mm
Transmission Type
4 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
61 mm
Compression
7.8 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (combined)
8.5 l/100 km  | 27.7 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
43 L  | 11.4 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Towing capacity with 12% brakes
800 kg  | 1764 lbs
Trunk space (max)
420 L  | 14.8 cu-ft
Towing capacity
430 kg  | 948 lbs
Maximum roof load
60 kg  | 132 lbs
Wheelbase
2395 mm  | 94.3 in.
Front track
1300 mm  | 51.2 in.
Rear track
1299 mm  | 51.1 in.
Length
4124 mm  | 162.4 in.
Width
1580 mm  | 62.2 in.
Height
1375 mm  | 54.1 in.
Max weight
1205 kg  | 2657 lbs
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
785 kg  | 1731 lbs
Number of seats
5
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
9.2 m
Body type
Sedan
Front brakes
Drum
Rear brakes
Drum
1973 Kadett C

1.2 S (60 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
60 hp @ 5400 rpm.  | 45 kW
Torque
90 Nm  | 66 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
17.5 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
142 km/h  | 88 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1196 cc  | 1.2 L
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Transverse
Cylinder bore
79 mm
Transmission Type
4 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
61 mm
Compression
9 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (combined)
7.9 l/100 km  | 29.8 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
43 L  | 11.4 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Towing capacity with 12% brakes
800 kg  | 1764 lbs
Trunk space (min)
420 L  | 14.8 cu-ft
Towing capacity
430 kg  | 948 lbs
Maximum roof load
60 kg  | 132 lbs
Wheelbase
2395 mm  | 94.3 in.
Front track
1300 mm  | 51.2 in.
Rear track
1299 mm  | 51.1 in.
Length
4124 mm  | 162.4 in.
Width
1580 mm  | 62.2 in.
Height
1375 mm  | 54.1 in.
Max weight
1205 kg  | 2657 lbs
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
785 kg  | 1731 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Tire size
205/55 R16
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
9.2 m
Body type
Sedan
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Drum
Rear brakes
Drum
1973 Kadett C

1.6 S (75 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
75 hp @ 5200 rpm.  | 56 kW
Torque
113 Nm @ 4000 rpm.  | 83 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
17.5 sec
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Top speed
142 km/h  | 88 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1584 cc  | 1.58 L
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
85 mm
Transmission Type
3 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
CIH
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
69.8 mm
Compression
8.8 mm
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank
43 L  | 11.4 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Wheelbase
2395 mm  | 94.3 in.
Length
4124 mm  | 162.4 in.
Width
1580 mm  | 62.2 in.
Height
1375 mm  | 54.1 in.
Number of doors
4
Number of seats
5
Other Specs
Body type
Sedan
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