1975 BMW Coupe vs. 1973 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1975 BMW Coupe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 BMW Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW Coupe (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1973 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW Coupe should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Kadett.
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 Coupe (251 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm). This means 1975 BMW Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW Coupe | 1973 Opel Kadett | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | Coupe | Kadett |
Year Released | 1975 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 80 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 61 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |