1979 BMW 735 vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1979 BMW 735 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 3,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 735 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 735 weights approximately 745 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 735 (309 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (113 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 735 | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 735 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1979 | 1977 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3451 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 6.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |