2006 BMW 530 vs. 1978 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1978 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1978 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 (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 1978 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 530 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 43 L |
