2007 BMW 120 vs. 1975 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 32 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), 2007 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 120 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1975 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 120 weights approximately 545 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, 2007 BMW 120 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 120 | 1975 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 120 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 43 L |
