1987 BMW 324 vs. 1986 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1987 BMW 324 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Opel Kadett (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1987 BMW 324. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 324. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 324 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1986 Opel Kadett.
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, 1987 BMW 324 (214 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Kadett. (178 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 324 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 324 | 1986 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 324 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
