1965 Opel Kadett vs. 2012 BMW 520
To start off, 2012 BMW 520 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 520 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1965 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 520 weights approximately 995 kg more than 1965 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, 2012 BMW 520 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Opel Kadett | 2012 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Opel | BMW |
| Model | Kadett | 520 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
