2007 BMW 650 vs. 1974 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2007 BMW 650 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 650 (363 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 1974 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 650 weights approximately 850 kg more than 1974 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 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Opel Kadett. 2007 BMW 650 has automatic transmission and 1974 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1974 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 650 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 650 | 1974 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 650 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 363 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 43 L |
