1998 BMW M vs. 1965 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1998 BMW M is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW M (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1965 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW M should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW M weights approximately 750 kg more than 1965 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 M (340 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW M | 1965 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | M | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 70 L |
