2008 BMW 120 vs. 1969 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 120 (169 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1969 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 120 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1969 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, 2008 BMW 120 (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Kadett. (76 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 120 | 1969 Opel Kadett | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 120 | Kadett |
Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 76 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |