1993 BMW 316 vs. 1973 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1993 BMW 316 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 316 (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1973 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 316 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1973 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, 1993 BMW 316 (151 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 316 | 1973 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 316 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 43 L |
