1966 BMW 1600 vs. 1973 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1973 Opel Kadett is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 BMW 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 BMW 1600 (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1973 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 BMW 1600 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1973 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, 1966 BMW 1600 (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1966 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 BMW 1600 | 1973 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 1600 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 43 L |
