1975 Opel Kadett vs. 2010 BMW M6
To start off, 2010 BMW M6 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 453 more horse power than 1975 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M6 weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1975 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, 2010 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Opel Kadett | 2010 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Opel | BMW |
| Model | Kadett | M6 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4872 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2781 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 70 L |
