2004 BMW 318 vs. 1975 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2004 BMW 318 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1975 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 318 weights approximately 745 kg more than 1975 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, 2004 BMW 318 (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 318 | 1975 Opel Kadett | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 318 | Kadett |
Year Released | 2004 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 43 L |