1995 BMW 730 vs. 1974 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1995 BMW 730 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1974 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 730 weights approximately 925 kg more than 1974 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, 1995 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 730 | 1974 Opel Kadett | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 730 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1995 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1194 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 43 L |