1975 BMW 1602 vs. 1968 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1975 BMW 1602 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 1602 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 1602 (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1968 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 1602 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 1602 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1968 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 1602 (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Kadett. (76 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 1602 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 1602 | 1968 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 1602 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
