1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1967 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 26 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 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 1085 kg more than 1967 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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 710 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Kadett. (76 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 5.8 | 1967 Opel Kadett | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 5.8 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1993 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 786 Nm | 76 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2420 mm |