1976 BMW 628 vs. 1976 Opel Kadett
To start off, both 1976 BMW 628 and 1976 Opel Kadett were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1976 Opel Kadett. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1976 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, 1976 BMW 628 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Opel Kadett. (90 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 628 | 1976 Opel Kadett | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 628 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 43 L |