2007 BMW 335 vs. 1968 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1968 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 335 weights approximately 685 kg more than 1968 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 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Kadett. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 335 | 1968 Opel Kadett | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 335 | Kadett |
Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1076 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |