1984 BMW M6 vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1984 BMW M6 is newer by 7 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 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW M6 weights approximately 690 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, 1984 BMW M6 (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (113 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1984 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW M6 | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | M6 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1984 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 44 L |