1973 BMW 3 vs. 1973 Opel Kadett
To start off, both 1973 BMW 3 and 1973 Opel Kadett were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,153 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 3 (203 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1973 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 3 weights approximately 448 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 BMW 3 (287 Nm) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm). This means 1973 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 3 | 1973 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 3 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3153 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.3 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 822 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 43 L |
