1957 BMW 600 vs. 1969 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1969 Opel Kadett is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 would be higher. At 1,078 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Kadett (44 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Kadett weights approximately 205 kg more than 1957 BMW 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1969 Opel Kadett (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 1969 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 600 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2430 mm |
