1975 BMW 1502 vs. 1965 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1975 BMW 1502 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 1502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 1502 (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1965 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 1502 should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 1502 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1965 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, 1975 BMW 1502 (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 1502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 1502 | 1965 Opel Kadett | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 1502 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1975 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 61 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |