1959 BMW 503 vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1977 Opel Kadett is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 503 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 503 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 503 (139 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (74 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 503 should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 503 weights approximately 670 kg more than 1977 Opel Kadett. 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, 1959 BMW 503 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (113 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 503 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 503 | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 503 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 43 L |
