1971 BMW Touring vs. 1975 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1975 Opel Kadett is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Opel Kadett (98 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW Touring weights approximately 200 kg more than 1975 Opel Kadett.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Opel Kadett (148 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1975 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | Touring | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
