1971 BMW Touring vs. 1969 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1971 BMW Touring is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1969 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW Touring weights approximately 275 kg more than 1969 Opel Kadett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Kadett. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1969 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | Touring | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2430 mm |
