1971 BMW Touring vs. 1979 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1979 Opel Kadett is newer by 8 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Opel Kadett (90 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 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 60 kg more than 1979 Opel Kadett.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Opel Kadett. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1971 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW Touring | 1979 Opel Kadett | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | Touring | Kadett |
Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |