1957 BMW 600 vs. 1979 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1979 Opel Kadett is newer by 22 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 993 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Opel Kadett (47 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Opel Kadett weights approximately 240 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, 1979 Opel Kadett (71 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 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 | 1979 Opel Kadett | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 600 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 583 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 38 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 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 | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2640 mm |