1962 BMW 700 vs. 1979 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1979 Opel Kadett is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 700 would be higher. At 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Opel Kadett (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1962 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Opel Kadett weights approximately 160 kg more than 1962 BMW 700. 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 (81 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 700 | 1979 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 700 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 43 L |
