1972 BMW 520 vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1977 Opel Kadett is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW 520 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW 520 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (74 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW 520 weights approximately 615 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, 1972 BMW 520 (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (113 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett. 1977 Opel Kadett has automatic transmission and 1972 BMW 520 has manual transmission. 1972 BMW 520 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Opel Kadett will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW 520 | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 520 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1972 | 1977 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 43 L |