1972 BMW Touring vs. 1983 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1983 Opel Kadett is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Opel Kadett (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW Touring weights approximately 25 kg more than 1983 Opel Kadett.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Opel Kadett (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1983 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | Touring | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |
