2008 BMW 523 vs. 1968 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2008 BMW 523 is newer by 40 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1968 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 523 weights approximately 735 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, 2008 BMW 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Kadett. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 523 | 1968 Opel Kadett | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 523 | Kadett |
Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1076 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 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 | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |