2006 BMW 116 vs. 1966 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2006 BMW 116 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 BMW 116 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 116 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1966 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Kadett.
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, 2006 BMW 116 (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Kadett. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 116 | 1966 Opel Kadett | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 116 | Kadett |
Year Released | 2006 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |