These are standard specifications for the 1964 Opel Kadett, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual Floor lever
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1962 - 1965 |
| Price : | $1,660-$1,820 |
| Weight : | 1400 lbs | 635.029 kg |
| Combined MPG : | 32.00 |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 21.2 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 75 mph | 120.675 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 987 cc | 60.2 cu in. | 1.0 L. |
| Power : | 46 BHP (33.856 KW) @ 5200 RPM |
| Torque : | 54 Ft-Lbs (73 NM) @ 2600 RPM |
| Bore : | 2.8 in | 72 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.4 in | 61 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.8:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 3 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Ignition system : | 1 Carter carb |
4 Manual Floor lever
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.764:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 2.156:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.406:1 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.00:1 |
Production Figures
| Total Opel Production for 1964 : | 555,772 |
| 1964 Opel Kadett | |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 154.4 in | 3922 mm. |
| Width : | 57.9 in | 1471 mm. |
| Height : | 55.5 in | 1410 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 91.5 in | 2324 mm. |
| Front Track : | 47.2 in | 1199 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 47.4 in | 1204 mm. |
Sport Coupe
| Price : | $1,820 |
| Weight : | 1440 lbs | 653.173 kg |
| Combined MPG : | 32.00 |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 157.1 in | 3990 mm. |
| Width : | 57.9 in | 1471 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 91.5 in | 2324 mm. |
| Front Track : | 47.2 in | 1199 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 47.4 in | 1204 mm. |
Station Wagon
| Price : | $1,795 |
| Weight : | 1520 lbs | 689.46 kg |
| Combined MPG : | 32.00 |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 154.4 in | 3922 mm. |
| Width : | 58.4 in | 1483 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 91.5 in | 2324 mm. |
| Front Track : | 47.2 in | 1199 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 47.4 in | 1204 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : A-arms with lower transverse semi-elliptic leaf spring Rear : Rigid axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 6.00 x 12 |
Recall
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GEN MTRS CORP-OVERSEAS |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 77V049000 |
| Summary | ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, BOTH THE FUEL LINE TO THE FUEL INLET PIPE CONNECTION AND FUEL INLET PIPE TO CARBURETOR CONNECTION MAY SEPARATE IN SERVICE, RESULTING IN UNDERHOOD FUEL LEAKAGE. |
| Remedy | DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL CLAMPS ON FUEL LINE AND REPAIR FUEL INLET PIPE TO CARBURETOR, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK, LINE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT WHEN LEAKAGE OCCURS, AVEHICLE FIRE AND SERIOUS INJURY TO PASSENGERS COULD RESULT. |
Data updated January 2023
1964 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $3,500 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $6,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $13,050 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.30 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1964 Opel Kadett?
Q: How fast is the 1964 Opel Kadett? A: The 1964 Opel Kadett has a top speed of 75 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1964 Opel Kadett? A: The 1964 Opel Kadett has a wheelbase size of 91.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1964 Opel Kadett? A: The 1964 Opel Kadett has lengths of 154.40 and 157.10 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1964 Opel Kadett? A: The 1964 Opel Kadett has width of 57.90 and 58.40 inches.Q: How much did the 1964 Opel Kadett cost when new?A: The 1964 Opel Kadett cost approximately $1,660 to $1,820 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1964 Opel Kadett? A: The 1964 Opel Kadett was offered as a Sedan, Sport Coupe, Station Wagon.Q: What tires did the 1964 Opel Kadett have? A: The 1964 Opel Kadett had 6.00 x 12 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Opel produce in 1964? A: Opel produced 555,772 automobiles in 1964.Q: What engine did the 1964 Opel Kadett have? A: The engine powering the 1964 Opel Kadett was a Inline 4 (987 cc | 60.2 cu in. | 1.0 L.) with 46 BHP (33.856 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 54 Ft-Lbs (73 NM) @ 2600 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1964 Opel Kadett have? A: The 1964 Opel Kadett had a 4 speed Manual Floor lever gearbox.