1974 Opel Kadett vs. 1963 BMW 3200 CS
To start off, 1974 Opel Kadett is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 3200 CS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 3200 CS would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 BMW 3200 CS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 BMW 3200 CS (160 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1974 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 BMW 3200 CS should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 BMW 3200 CS weights approximately 710 kg more than 1974 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, 1963 BMW 3200 CS (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1963 BMW 3200 CS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Opel Kadett | 1963 BMW 3200 CS | |
| Make | Opel | BMW |
| Model | Kadett | 3200 CS |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 991 cc | 3169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 75 L |
