1992 BMW 540 vs. 1965 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1992 BMW 540 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1965 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 540 weights approximately 1021 kg more than 1965 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, 1992 BMW 540 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 540 | 1965 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 540 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1721 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
