1986 BMW 730 vs. 1967 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1986 BMW 730 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1967 Opel Kadett. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 730 weights approximately 720 kg more than 1967 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, 1986 BMW 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Kadett. (127 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW 730 | 1967 Opel Kadett | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 730 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1986 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 44 L |