1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1973 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 22 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 5,598 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Dinan (976 Nm) has 896 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW Dinan | 1973 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | Dinan | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5598 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 976 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
