1968 BMW 2800 vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1977 Opel Kadett is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2800 would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 BMW 2800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2800 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2800 should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 2800 weights approximately 470 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, 1968 BMW 2800 (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2800 | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 2800 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 43 L |
