1996 BMW 523 vs. 1976 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1996 BMW 523 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 523 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1976 Opel Kadett. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1976 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 523 weights approximately 725 kg more than 1976 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, 1996 BMW 523 (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Opel Kadett. (90 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 523 | 1976 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 523 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 43 L |
