1979 BMW 728 vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1979 BMW 728 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 728 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 728 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 728 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1977 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, 1979 BMW 728 (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (81 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 728 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 728 | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 728 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1979 | 1977 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 61 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 43 L |