2002 BMW 330 vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2002 BMW 330 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (75 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 800 kg more than 1977 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, 2002 BMW 330 (421 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (113 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett. 2002 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 1977 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1977 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 330 | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 330 | Kadett |
Year Released | 2002 | 1977 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 421 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69.8 mm |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 43 L |