2007 BMW 120 vs. 1978 Opel Kadett

To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 29 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 120 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1978 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 120 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1978 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 (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 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 1978 Opel Kadett. 2007 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1978 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1978 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW 120 1978 Opel Kadett
Make BMW Opel
Model 120 Kadett
Year Released 2007 1978
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 1196 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 154 HP 51 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 331 Nm 80 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 79 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 61 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1350 kg 790 kg
Vehicle Length 4230 mm 4140 mm
Vehicle Width 1440 mm 1590 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2410 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 43 L


 

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