2006 BMW 325 vs. 1986 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2006 BMW 325 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 2,501 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 325 (184 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1986 Opel Kadett. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 325 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1986 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, 2006 BMW 325 (237 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Kadett. (178 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 325 | 1986 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 325 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
