1995 BMW M3 vs. 1995 Opel Kadett
To start off, both 1995 BMW M3 and 1995 Opel Kadett were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M3 (282 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1995 Opel Kadett. (128 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1995 Opel Kadett.
Because 1995 BMW M3 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 BMW M3. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Opel Kadett, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 M3 (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Opel Kadett. (180 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1995 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW M3 | 1995 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | M3 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2988 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |
