1973 BMW Touring vs. 1988 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1988 Opel Kadett is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Opel Kadett (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW Touring weights approximately 23 kg more than 1988 Opel Kadett.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Opel Kadett (195 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1988 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | Touring | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1007 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |
