1998 BMW 328 vs. 1967 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1998 BMW 328 is newer by 31 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 328 (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1967 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 328 weights approximately 875 kg more than 1967 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, 1998 BMW 328 (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Kadett. (76 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 328 | 1967 Opel Kadett | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 328 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1998 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 76 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 60 L |