1985 BMW 628 vs. 1975 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1985 BMW 628 is newer by 10 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 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1975 Opel Kadett. (98 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 628 weights approximately 640 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, 1985 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Kadett. (148 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1985 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW 628 | 1975 Opel Kadett | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 628 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1985 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 43 L |