2006 BMW 530 vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 29 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 2,979 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Kadett (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 815 kg more than 1977 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 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (113 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett. 2006 BMW 530 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. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 530 | Kadett |
Year Released | 2006 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1598 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 6.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 242 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 | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 44 L |